Ryanair staff to strike in Spain, Portugal and Italy 

Unions FILT-CGIL and UIL Trasporti said they were seeking improved pay and conditions after staging a four-hour stoppage earlier in June.  

Labour unrest and staff shortages in Europe are causing headaches for travellers heading into the peak summer season. Picture: David Creedon

Holidaymakers may experience yet more travel disruption this summer, after Ryanair staff and cabin crew in Italy announced a 24-hour strike on June 25, coinciding with walkouts the budget airline is facing the same day in other parts of Europe.

FILT-CGIL and UIL Transporti, two union's representing Ryanair's Italian staff, say they are seeking improved pay and conditions. The walkouts are expected to be more widespread than a four-hour stoppage staged earlier this month.