MILLIONS of families will be heading abroad this week with the Easter holidays in full swing.
However, a number of strikes could cause chaos for anyone trying to leave the country.
We've rounded up who could be affected, including which countries are experiencing strike action.
Here is everything you need to know.
France
French ATC strikes have been causing chaos for Brits this year, with walk outs across more than 30 days.
Ryanair has already cancelled 3,000 flights due to ATC strikes, with the strikes resulting in as many as 25 per cent fewer flights.
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More cancellations are expected until the end of the week due to the ongoing strikes.
The UK Foreign Office issued that latest warning: "There is also ongoing strike action affecting multiple sectors including transport networks.
"Coordinated strike action and large-scale demonstrations are next planned for Thursday 6 April.
"Industrial action may start the evening before the strike day and run for several days."
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Make sure to allow enough time if heading to France via Dover too – Brits were stuck in 16 hour queues at the border due to increased checks since Brexit.
Spain
Spain airport workers are also walking out, affecting 17 popular airports such as Malaga, Lanzarote, Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
Unions representing workers with the airport handling company Swissport have called a series of 24-hour walkouts after ongoing negotiations stalled.
Ground staff including cargo handlers have been on strike since February 27, walking out on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The strikes are ongoing to April 13, so Brits should allow more time at the airport while returning to the UK.
Portugal
Immigration staff in Portugal are also going on strike this week, starting from tomorrow ahead of the Easter weekend.
The UK Foreign Office has issued an update since, saying: "Between 6-10 April there may be travel disruption due to Industrial action by Portuguese immigration officers.
"If you are travelling over this period, allow additional time to clear border control when entering and exiting Portugal.
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"Check for announcements and follow the guidance provided by your airline or tour operator."
There are ongoing UK strikes too, including a five-week Passport Office strike and a walkout across Heathrow Airport.
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