Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Italy Air Transport Strike: Flights Face Disruptions
Imagine lots of airport workers in Italy are going on strike for a whole day.
This means some planes might not take off or land on time.
Pilots, flight attendants, and ground staff are all involved.
Airports like Milan and Venice will be affected.
Some flights will still happen during certain hours.
The workers want better pay and easier jobs.
This is part of a bigger plan; there will be more strikes, even on trains and public transport in the future.
If you're flying, it's a good idea to check with your airline.
Airlines across Italy will face major disruptions on September 26 due to a strike.
Pilots, cabin crew from Volotea and Wizz Air Malta will strike for 24 hours.
Ground staff from companies like Assohandlers and Swissport will stop work for several hours.
Major airports including Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa, Venice, and Cagliari Elmas will be affected.
The strike is part of wider industrial action in the transport sector.
- Who
- Airline crews, ground staff, and employees.
- What
- A 24-hour nationwide strike.
- When
- September 26
- Where
- Italy, at major airports.
- Why
- To demand better working conditions, pay, and staffing.
- Affected Airports
- Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa, Venice, Cagliari Elmas
- Strike Duration
- 24 hours
- Start Date
- September 26
- Minimum Service Hours
- 7 am–10 am, 6 pm–9 pm
- Affected Airlines
- Volotea, Wizz Air Malta