When travelling abroad, especially bouncing about through
multiple European countries, each country has their own carriers, all of which
have different histories of labor disruptions. Before booking your flights, do
your research to which carriers are least likely to strike during the time of
your trip. Historically, northern European countries like England are much less
likely to have issues as opposed to countries like France or Italy.
It’s also important to check if the airline you are booking
with is affiliated with any other airlines. Partnerships are common amongst
airlines, so be sure to choose one that can potentially rebook you on a
partner’s flight if something goes wrong, and spending a little extra and
buying travel insurance certainly couldn’t hurt if you feel at risk.
Enlisting a travel agent will ensure that even the most
complicated trip schedules will be booked and rebooked appropriately to
accommodate you. POTHOS ensures any flights that are lost due to labor disputes
will be rebooked as quickly and conveniently as possible.
If the unthinkable happens and a labor dispute occurs during
your time of travels, fret not, you still have some options. If you haven’t
purchased a fully refundable ticket with a different carrier as a backup plan,
get on the phone and call until you speak to someone that can help. Often, one
airline carrier agent will be more lenient than another, allowing you to adjust
your flights accordingly.
For up to the minute information, make sure that you are
following all of the airlines you are travelling with on Twitter.
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