Italian air traffic controllers plan four-hour strike, risking delays at all airports
A four-hour walkout by Italy's air traffic controllers is set for the early afternoon, potentially causing delays or cancellations at every Italian airport.
Air traffic controllers across Italy intend to stage a four-hour strike from 13:00 to 17:00, targeting one outlet air navigation service provider ENAV. The action is expected to impact all 33 airports under ENAV's control, including the busiest sites in Rome, Milan, Naples and Venice. Flights scheduled within the strike period may face delays or outright cancellations, whereas flights operating in legally protected intervals—07:00-10:00 and 18:00-21:00—are slated to proceed without interruption.
Travelers, especially those flying between Romania and Italy, should verify their flight status with airlines and airport authorities before heading to the terminal. In case of cancellations, airlines remain responsible for assistance, including meals and possible overnight accommodation. The strike follows a pattern of labor actions in the Italian aviation sector, with another protest involving airline crews anticipated later in the year.
Why it matters
The walkout could disrupt travel for thousands of passengers and affect airline operations across Italy.
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