Discover the reasons behind the dramatic surge in strikes by players impacting Europe's travel industry in the last year. Get the insights. Europe has long been lauded for its efficient and broad transport networks, with its airlines and railways playing critical roles in transporting people and products across the continent. However, in 2023, there has been an extraordinary spike of strikes by airline and railway employees across the continent, disrupting travel schedules and raising questions about the fundamental causes of these labour disputes.