Italy: Air Traffic Control staff in Italy to strike 08:00-20:00 July 26

Event

Unionized air traffic control staff (ATC) in Italy plan to strike between 08:00-20:00 July 26 to denounce an industrial plan presented by ATC authorities in Italy and its impact on working conditions. Furthermore, additional strike actions are planned between 13:00-17:00 at Turin Airport (TRN), Naples Airport (NAP), and Genoa Airport (GOA), possibly involving additional airport staff.

The action will likely lead to flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations nationwide, particularly at the airport with additional strikes the same day; however, it is unlikely to be crippling as Italian law mandates minimum levels of essential services during labor actions. Disruption could extend for several hours beyond the strike as staff resume their duties and deal with any backlog of flights.

Advice

Contact airlines to confirm flight status if booked to fly via Italian airports, July 26. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Arrive at the airport early to prevent your seat from being allocated to a standby passenger