03 Feb 2020 | 02:00 PM UTC
Italy: Nationwide airport strike scheduled February 25
Several unions call for a nationwide strike across airports February 25; confirm flight reservation
Event
Several unions have called on airport employees to hold a 24-hour nationwide strike on Tuesday, February 25, from 00:01 until 23:59 (local time).
Flight disruptions, such as delays and cancelations, are therefore possible as a result of the strike action.
Context
Transportation-related strikes are frequent in Italy and can be highly disruptive. However, in accordance with Italian law, minimum levels of services must be guaranteed during all industrial and social actions.
Advice
Individuals traveling to or from Italy are advised to monitor developments to the situation, anticipate disruptions to airport operations, confirm flight reservations, contact your airline for more information, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
