08 May 2024 | 01:37 PM UTC
Italy: Unionized air traffic controllers to strike in Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), May 12
Air traffic controllers to strike at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy, from 13:00-17:00, May 12; flight disruptions likely.
Unionized air traffic controllers employed at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) plan to strike from 13:00-17:00 May 12. The FAST CONFSAL AV union members will take industrial action against ENAV, the air operations employer. The action will likely lead to flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations. The action may also impact Milan Linate Airport (LIN). Italian law mandates minimum levels of essential services during labor actions.
Disruptions could extend for several hours beyond the strike's scheduled end as staff resume their duties and deal with any backlog of flights. The industrial action may also cause passenger processing delays. Striking workers may demonstrate at airport entrances.
Contact airlines to confirm flight status if booked to fly via Milanese airports May 12. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Arrive at the airport early to mitigate against passenger processing delays.
