Travel Chaos in Europe as Airline Strikes Disrupt 79 Flights
Strikes involving Lufthansa, easyJet and SAS are triggering fresh travel disruption across Europe, with dozens of flights cancelled and scores more delayed at key hubs.
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Strikes involving Lufthansa, easyJet and SAS are triggering fresh travel disruption across Europe, with dozens of flights cancelled and scores more delayed at key hubs.
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