Italian airports disrupted after workers strike over pay and Gaza
Travel warning as airport workers stage nationwide strike
- Italian airport workers are striking on Friday 26 September, leading to anticipated flight delays and cancellations nationwide.
- The industrial action, organised by trade unions CUB and USB, is expected to impact Milan’s Malpensa and Linate airports in particular.
- Reasons for the strike include demands for improved pay and working conditions, as well as opposition to the “war economy”.
- Workers are also striking in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, following recent widespread protests across Italy.
- Despite the walkouts, flights are guaranteed to operate during the hours of 7am-10am and 6pm-9pm; staff from airlines such as Volotea and Wizz Air Malta are also striking for 24 hours.