Italy strike: Airport and airline strikes to hit destination - staff at EasyJet, ITA Airways, Vueling, Air France and KLM to walk out
Travel chaos is set to hit Italy on Wednesday 17 December as airport and airline staff are due to go on strike.
Passengers travelling through airports in Italy on Wednesday 17 December could face disruption due to a four-hour strike by airport ground staff, including air traffic controllers in Rome. The walkout, scheduled from 13.00 to 17.00, has been organised by multiple trade unions.
It will involve check-in staff, baggage handlers, and boarding operators in airports across Italy. Italy-based staff at several airlines are also striking during the same four-hour time frame on Wednesday, including easyJet, ITA Airways, Vueling, Air France and KLM.
Travellers who are due to travel through Italian airports on Wednesday are advised to check their flight details with their airline company and arrive at the airport early. Full details of guaranteed flights on Wednesday are published on the civil aviation authority ENAC website.
It is estimated that dozens of flights could see delays or cancellations during the four-hour protest window, potentially affecting more than 6,000 passengers, according to SkyRefund. If you are using Milan, Rome, Venice, Naples and Catania airports, you should brace for long security queues and delayed departures.
A statement from easyJet said: “Our flying programme between Italy and the UK tomorrow is currently planned to operate as normal and we would like to reassure customers that we are doing all possible to minimise any disruption as a result of the strike action.”