As SLF
As SLF I appreciate that I'm stepping into a professionals forum.
Any strike over the next few months is likely to affect my travel plans in one way or another but......
Given the situation you face and what is undoubtedly a steady decline in T&C's over the years (I KNOW what that's like, it's happened to me over the last 5 years) as far as I can see you haven't any real option.
Yes it may Bu&&er up my plans. Stuff it.
Good luck!
DaveA