Striking airport workers demonstrate at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris last week.
Holidaymakers are being advised to take care when buying travel insurance ahead of a summer of predicted ongoing disruption.
Research from consumer champion Which? reveals four in 10 policies offer no protection for cancellations caused by strikes.
Which? advises that wherever possible, holidays should be purchased via credit card, as your card provider is legally bound to reimburse you for purchases over £100 if services provided are not as advertised.
Anyone who has their holiday cancelled by a package tour operator is entitled to a refund by law. Airlines must refund passengers when they cancel flights.
Which? said: “Travellers should ensure they’ve taken out adequate insurance to cover any losses or unexpected costs.”
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