The strikes set to cause travel disruption in Italy in November
Travel to, from and across Italy is set to be affected by further disruption as unions have confirmed several strikes over the coming weeks. Here are the main ones.
After months of critical disruption to rail and airline travel – over 800 flights were cancelled as part of last month’s ‘black Friday’– Italy’s strike season seems to be nowhere near its end.
As shown by the Italian Transport Ministry’s website, a number of strikes affecting rail and airline services as well as local public transport have already been confirmed for the month of November.
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Here are the demonstrations that are expected to cause the greatest amount of disruption divided by their relevant sector.
Airline strikes
November 8th: Staff from handling company Swissport Italia at Milan’s Linate Airport will strike from 10.30am to 2.30pm on Tuesday, November 8th.
There are currently no indications as to how this will affect travel on the day but we will keep you updated on all the latest developments.
November 11th: Ground and cabin staff from Spanish airline company Vueling will take part in a 24-hour strike on Friday, November 11th.
Staff from airline carrier Vueling will take part in a 24-hour strike on Friday, November 11th. Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP
Vueling hasn’t yet released any type of official communication regarding the strike. As such, severe delays and or cancellations cannot be ruled out at this time.
According to the latest media reports, the Spanish carrier will guarantee a number of “minimum services” throughout the day but neither Vueling nor ENAC, Italy’s air traffic authority, have provided any details on the subject thus far.
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That said, in the event of strikes, flights from 7am to 10am and from 6pm to 9pm are usually guaranteed.
As in previous strikes, those meant to be travelling with Vueling on Friday are advised to get in touch with the carrier and ask for updates on their flight status.
Please keep in mind that, in the event of severe delays or cancellations, you might be entitled to compensation.
November 25th: Staff from Gesac, the company responsible for the management of Naples’ Capodichino Airport, will take part in a 24-hour strike on Friday, November 25th.
Rail strikes
November 13th: Emilia-Romagna’s Trenitalia staff will strike from 9am to 5pm on Sunday, November 13th.
A list of guaranteed services can be downloaded here.
Public transport
November 11th: Local public transport staff from all over the country will take part in a four-hour national strike called by Italian union USB (Unione Sindacale di Base).
The strike’s start and end times will vary from region to region or, in some cases, from city to city.
Local public transport staff will take part in a four-hour strike on Friday, November 11th. Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP
For instance, in Milan, staff from public transport operator ATM will strike from 8.45am to 12.45pm, with significant disruption expected for both underground (metro lines) and overground (buses and trams) services.
Outside of the above-mentioned hours, services will run regularly, ATM said in a statement.
In Rome, staff from ATAC, the main public transport provider in the capital, will strike from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Further info about the strike can be found here.
Strikes in other Italian cities:
Trieste – Local public transport staff will strike from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
Bologna – Local public transport staff will strike from 11.30am to 3.30pm.
Naples – Local public transport staff will strike from 9am to 1pm.
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After months of critical disruption to rail and airline travel – over 800 flights were cancelled as part of last month’s ‘black Friday’– Italy’s strike season seems to be nowhere near its end.
As shown by the Italian Transport Ministry’s website, a number of strikes affecting rail and airline services as well as local public transport have already been confirmed for the month of November.
READ ALSO: EXPLAINED: What the EU’s new EES system means for travel to Italy
Here are the demonstrations that are expected to cause the greatest amount of disruption divided by their relevant sector.
Airline strikes
November 8th: Staff from handling company Swissport Italia at Milan’s Linate Airport will strike from 10.30am to 2.30pm on Tuesday, November 8th.
There are currently no indications as to how this will affect travel on the day but we will keep you updated on all the latest developments.
November 11th: Ground and cabin staff from Spanish airline company Vueling will take part in a 24-hour strike on Friday, November 11th.
Vueling hasn’t yet released any type of official communication regarding the strike. As such, severe delays and or cancellations cannot be ruled out at this time.
According to the latest media reports, the Spanish carrier will guarantee a number of “minimum services” throughout the day but neither Vueling nor ENAC, Italy’s air traffic authority, have provided any details on the subject thus far.
READ ALSO: Airport chaos in Europe: What are your rights if flights are delayed or cancelled?
That said, in the event of strikes, flights from 7am to 10am and from 6pm to 9pm are usually guaranteed.
As in previous strikes, those meant to be travelling with Vueling on Friday are advised to get in touch with the carrier and ask for updates on their flight status.
Please keep in mind that, in the event of severe delays or cancellations, you might be entitled to compensation.
November 25th: Staff from Gesac, the company responsible for the management of Naples’ Capodichino Airport, will take part in a 24-hour strike on Friday, November 25th.
Rail strikes
November 13th: Emilia-Romagna’s Trenitalia staff will strike from 9am to 5pm on Sunday, November 13th.
A list of guaranteed services can be downloaded here.
Public transport
November 11th: Local public transport staff from all over the country will take part in a four-hour national strike called by Italian union USB (Unione Sindacale di Base).
The strike’s start and end times will vary from region to region or, in some cases, from city to city.
For instance, in Milan, staff from public transport operator ATM will strike from 8.45am to 12.45pm, with significant disruption expected for both underground (metro lines) and overground (buses and trams) services.
Outside of the above-mentioned hours, services will run regularly, ATM said in a statement.
In Rome, staff from ATAC, the main public transport provider in the capital, will strike from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Further info about the strike can be found here.
Strikes in other Italian cities:
Trieste – Local public transport staff will strike from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
Bologna – Local public transport staff will strike from 11.30am to 3.30pm.
Naples – Local public transport staff will strike from 9am to 1pm.
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