Strikes
Industrial action across the UK.
RMT union strike over East West Rail safety concerns: Chiltern timetable for 10 and 17 October
Chiltern Railways Train Managers strike on 10 and 17 October 2026 over East West Rail staffing. Chiltern says more than 93% of trains will run on strike days, but four long-distance services will be shortened.
Airport strikes October 2026: flights at Brussels cancelled
European airport strikes in October 2026 are cancelling flights to and from Brussels on Friday 9 October. Here is what UK travellers should check before they go.
Manchester Airport strike: Brussels flights cancelled 9 October 2026
The Foreign Office confirms flights are cancelled at Brussels Airport on Friday 9 October 2026, and Brussels Airlines has cut part of its schedule. Neither names the Manchester flights affected.
Brussels Airport strike Friday: 100 flights cancelled, EU261 rights
Brussels Airport says about 100 flights will be cancelled on Friday 9 October, down from 140 first reported. Passengers should check who handles their flight and what EU261 rules may offer.
Leeds Bradford Airport strike October 2026: 16-18 October
Almost 130 Unite members are due to strike from 3am on Friday 16 October to 6am on Sunday 18 October. The airport expects near-normal operations; Unite says flights cannot run.
RMT rail strikes October 2026: which trains cancelled at Chiltern
Chiltern says more than 93% of services will run on Saturday 10 and 17 October, but no trains will run between Leamington and Stratford, local reports say.
France aviation strike in October 2026: what UK flyers face
Unions representing 36,000 pilots and cabin crew, including Air France staff, have called a five-day walkout for 17 to 21 October. UK passengers flying to or via Paris, Nice, Lyon and Marseille should prepare.
