by InTrieste
Air travelers in Italy are bracing for flight disruptions on Friday, October 11, as air traffic controllers at several major airports prepare to strike. The walkout, set to last four hours, is expected to affect airports in Palermo, Milan, Bari, and Brindisi, marking the latest in a series of labor actions disrupting the country’s transportation sector this month.
The strike, organized by employees of ENAV, Italy’s air traffic control agency, will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Palermo airport. Similar action is planned at Milan Linate, Bari, and Brindisi airports, where workers from Techno Sky, a subsidiary of ENAV responsible for operating and maintaining air traffic control systems, will also strike during the same hours.
Italy’s civil aviation authority, ENAC, has issued information for travelers on its website, including the legal guidelines that govern which flights are guaranteed during strikes. Certain time slots and essential flights will still be protected under Italian law.
This industrial action comes as part of a broader wave of strikes planned across Italy throughout October, with walkouts also scheduled in the rail and local public transport sectors. Travelers are advised to check the Italian transport ministry website for the latest information on scheduled strikes and guaranteed services.
Airlines are expected to offer rebooking or refund options for affected passengers, and those traveling through the impacted airports should prepare for possible delays and cancellations.
For official information about public transport strikes in Italy see the transport ministry website.
