Attention! Transport Strikes in Europe – Summer 2025!
Summer 2025: How to Avoid Getting Stuck with Your Pet Due to Strikes?
This summer in Europe promises to be not only hot but also full of transportation strikes. For those traveling with pets, this is especially important — unexpected delays or cancellations can be very stressful for both you and your furry companion.
We’ve compiled a full list of planned strikes so you can plan your trip in advance and avoid unpleasant surprises.
Air Strikes:
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Glasgow & Edinburgh: Ground staff from Swissport and Menzies Aviation will go on strike from mid-July.
Glasgow Subway: Strikes on June 21, 25, 27, and 28 may make it harder to reach the airport.
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA): Strikes on June 10, 11, 17, and 18 (passenger flights unaffected).
🇮🇹 Italy
June 13 (1:00 PM–5:00 PM): Airport staff strikes (Venice, Milan, and others).
June 19–20: Possible nationwide actions affecting air and rail transport.
🇫🇮 Finland
Finnair staff announced strikes on June 11, 17, and 19.
🇪🇸 Spain
Ground crews in Madrid and Barcelona will strike on July 30–31.
🇫🇷 France
Possible air traffic controller strikes in July (dates to be confirmed).
🇧🇪 Belgium & 🇬🇷 Greece
Expected summer strikes (exact dates to be announced 8 days prior).
Rail Strikes:
🇫🇷 France
June 11: Ticket inspectors' strike.
🇳🇱 Netherlands
June 6: Nationwide rail strike (except airport–Amsterdam route).
June 10 & 12: Possible disruptions.
🇮🇹 Italy
June 12–13 and onwards — regional strikes:
June 15 (Piedmont)
June 16 (Trenord)
June 19–20: Nationwide protest.
🇩🇪 Germany
July 1–5: Major Deutsche Bahn strike.
🇧🇪 Belgium & 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Ongoing summer strikes may impact international routes.
Ferries & Public Transport:
🇮🇹 Italy
Grandi Navi Veloci announced a 48-hour strike starting July 5 (2:00 PM).
🇪🇸 Spain, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Local strikes may affect transportation.
🐾 Travel Tips for Pet Owners:
Check up-to-date info on carrier websites (SNCF, DB, Trenitalia, Eurostar). Official links here
Always carry extra food, water, and essential items for your pet.
Confirm pet travel rules for alternative routes in advance.
Don’t forget travel insurance for you and your pet in case of unexpected costs. You can find insurance here