by InTrieste
Travelers flying in and out of Italy on Saturday, July 26, should prepare for possible disruptions as airport ground staff, including baggage handlers and security personnel, are set to strike for four hours, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
The planned industrial action is likely to cause flight delays and cancellations across the country. The strike has been called by several trade unions in protest over issues related to employment contracts and working conditions.
In a separate labor action, pilots and cabin crews from the Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea are also scheduled to walk off the job during the same time frame on Saturday, potentially compounding travel disruptions.
Italy’s civil aviation authority, ENAC, has released information on its website about which flights are guaranteed to operate during the strike hours.
Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates and consult the Italian Ministry of Transportwebsite for official information on upcoming strikes.
