Travel industry braces for summer of airport disruptions across Europe

Air traffic controllers and airline and airport staff strikes to lead to multiple flight cancellations

The travel industry is on high alert for disruption after Europe's peak season last year was hit by cancellations, causing chaos at airports.

European airports are in the midst of another busy summer as passenger numbers globally recover to pre-pandemic levels, while airline and airport staff continue wage talks.

The travel industry is on high alert for disruption after Europe's peak season last year was hit by cancellations, causing chaos at airports. This summer, air traffic control issues are likely to be the weak spot, according to warnings from Eurocontrol, which manages European airspace.