A strike in the Italian aviation sector could affect flights this Wednesday (18), especially in airports in the Milan region and in airline operations the easy family of brands..
The strike involves airport employees and cabin crew. The mobilization was confirmed by the unions OST CUB Trasporti and USB Lavoro Privato.
Who will be affected
Cabin crew the easy family of brands. They are participating in a four-hour strike, between 13 p.m. and 17 p.m., according to the Italian Ministry of Transport.
Meanwhile, ground service employees, such as those working in check-in and baggage handling, have begun a 24-hour strike at three airports.
Milan Linate airport is included. Milan Malpensa and Brescia Montichiari. The expectation is that there will be an impact on essential operational services.
Initially, ITA Airways workers were also going to participate, but they suspended the strike after a meeting held on March 6.
Protected schedules
Even during the strike, Italian law guarantees the operation of flights during two periods of the day.
The protected hours are from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Flights must be maintained during these intervals.
The Italian civil aviation authority usually publishes a list of guaranteed flights before strikes, but as of the last update, this list had not been published.
Passenger guidance
Passengers with scheduled trips should check their flight status directly with the airline before traveling to the airport.
The recommendation is to follow updates through official company apps or websites.
Passenger rights
On flights within the European Union, affected passengers are entitled to a refund or rebooking, with a choice between the two options.
If the wait for a new flight exceeds two hours, the airline must offer assistance, such as food and drinks.
In situations of last-minute cancellations, compensation may also be due, in accordance with European regulations.
