Italy: Air traffic control workers to strike in Milan April 11

Event

Unionized air traffic control (ATC) workers in Italy plan to strike at airports in Milan 13:00-17:00 April 11. The actions will likely lead to flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations. However, the actions are unlikely to be crippling as Italian law mandates minimum levels of essential services during labor actions.

Disruptions could extend for several hours beyond the scheduled strike time as staff resume their duties and deal with any backlog of flights.

Advice

Contact airlines to confirm flight status if booked to fly via Milanese airports April 11. 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.