Italy: Air traffic controllers to strike in Milan June 8

Event

Unionized air traffic controllers employed at the Milan Area Control Center plan to embark on a 24-hour strike on June 8. The action will likely lead to flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations, at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Milan Linate Airport (LIN). 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 strike's scheduled end 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 June 8. 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.