Airport strikes in Italy and France are set to disrupt holiday travel plans as key groups of airport workers plan to strike in November and December.
Passengers at Italian and French airports can expect delays, canceled flights, and longer wait times as air traffic controllers, baggage handlers, and airline staff protest for improved working conditions and wages.
In Italy, air traffic controllers at six major airports, including Rome Fiumicino, Bologna Marconi, Lampedusa, Naples, Perugia, and Pescara, are scheduled to strike on November 12 from 13:00 to 17:00. This action is likely to impact flights across the country.
Additional disruptions are expected at airports in Bologna, Catania, and Rome, where baggage handlers are set to go on strike the same day.
Later in the month, Milan airports will face further delays as baggage handlers strike on November 29. WizzAir employees in Italy have also planned a 24-hour strike for that day, leading to additional nationwide delays.
France is facing its own wave of travel disruptions as easyJet employees continue a strike that began in September, protesting against the airline’s plan to close its Toulouse hub.
The ongoing strike, scheduled through December 16, affects easyJet flights across France.
While specific strike dates are yet to be announced, travelers are advised to prepare for potential delays and cancellations.
With limited information on the exact timing of further strikes, travelers are encouraged to monitor updates from airlines and airport authorities in Italy and France.
Those with flights scheduled during the strike periods should plan for delays and check alternative options if needed to minimize the impact on their holiday plans.
