United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Italy strike to cause flight delays and cancellations today
Flights to Italy, especially Pisa and Venice, are likely to be disrupted today due to a national strike.
The problem will be compounded by additional industrial action being taken at Pisa airport for 24 hours.
EasyJet has already cancelled a number of flights ahead of the strike tomorrow and is allowing customers to re-arrange their journeys.
The airline said: "Although the strike is nationwide in Italy we are expecting Venice and Pisa to be especially impacted.
"Customers whose flights are cancelled will be contacted directly via SMS using the details provided at the time of booking and check in.
"We strongly recommend these customers not to travel to the airport but to log on to manage bookings to arrange a transfer or refund."
British Airways is aiming to operate its normal schedule to Italy today, but it warned customers that there might be some delays to retrieving their bags on arrival and how they would be processed on departure.
It added: "The situation may be liable to change at short notice, so please keep checking the details of your flight before travelling to the airport."
BA too said that flights to Pisa were likely to be worst affected.
The National strike will also affect public transport in Italy, so passengers are advised to make alternative arrangements and leave plenty of time to get to the airport.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
Walt Leger on New Orleans’ Resilience and Major Events Ahead
Cindy Mackin Shares Estes Park’s Winter Thrills
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
BA suspending all Heathrow to Abu Dhabi flights
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Report: Cruise guest died after ship lashed in heavy storm
British teen in serious condition after paraglider collision
JetBlue scraps London Gatwick flights