Airlines
ATC Strikes to Cause Major Disruption at Italian Airports
Strikes scheduled for Friday among staff of Italy’s air navigation service provider extend disruptions felt during a difficult summer season in Europe.
Alitalia successor ITA among others stands to face severe service disruptions due to an ATC strike called for Friday. (Photo: ITA)
Alitalia successor ITA among others stands to face severe service disruptions due to an ATC strike called for Friday. (Photo: ITA)

Flight operations in Italy face severe disruption on Friday as several unions across the country and the air transport sector have called for industrial action; marking yet another day of chaos for airlines, airports, and passengers in Europe. Employees of Italy’s air navigation service provider ENAV will go on a 24-hour strike, affecting flights at some of the country’s biggest airports including Rome Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa, Bergamo, Catania, and Naples. According to a notam issued by Italy’s civil aviation authority ENAC, flights will operate during two protected time slots, 07:00-10:00 CET and 18:00-21:00 CET, under the country’s service guarantee rules.


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