A strike is announced for my travel day. What should I do?
Check whether the operator has issued a waiver (fee-free change or refund) — most do 24–72 hours before a known strike. Rebook to a day outside the strike window if possible, or switch modes (rail if flights are hit, ferry if rail is hit). Confirm your travel insurance covers labour disruption.
Announced strikes usually come with an airline or rail waiver: change fees waived, refunds on request. Log into the operator's site and look for the travel advisory — waivers are date-limited and easy to miss. If you can shift the trip a day earlier or later, do it before the fare grid tightens. For flights, rail is often the fastest cross-border alternative on the day. Travel insurance typically excludes announced strikes purchased after the announcement, so check the policy date. Keep the strike notice and any operator communication for later reimbursement.
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Last verified 2026-07-29.