by InTrieste
Air travelers in Italy are bracing for significant disruptions on Tuesday as strikes by ground staff at several major airports and flight crews from Air Dolomiti and Wizz Air are set to take place.
The industrial action will see baggage handling and security staff stage a 24-hour strike at Milan’s Linate and Malpensa airports, as well as at airports in Venice, Verona, and Lamezia Terme. This coordinated effort by ground staff is expected to cause delays and cancellations, affecting thousands of passengers.
Adding to the turmoil, Wizz Air flight crews will walk off the job for four hours, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., while their counterparts at Air Dolomiti are scheduled to strike for the entire day. These actions are anticipated to exacerbate the already strained situation at the affected airports.
ITA Airways, Italy’s flag carrier, announced that it has been “forced to cancel” 24 domestic flights in response to the strike. A comprehensive list of the canceled flights is available on the airline’s website, offering some guidance to travelers seeking to adjust their plans.
In a bid to mitigate the impact on passengers, Italy’s civil aviation authority, ENAC, has assured that flights will be guaranteed during two critical windows: from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. These periods are designed to ensure that essential travel can proceed despite the widespread industrial action.
Travelers looking for official information regarding upcoming strikes in Italy are advised to consult the transport ministry’s website, which provides updates and guidance on navigating the disruptions.
As the strikes loom, passengers are urged to check with their airlines for the latest information and to prepare for potential delays and changes to their travel itineraries. The industrial action underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the aviation sector in Italy, as labor disputes continue to impact services and passenger experience.
