Why it matters
Affects 17 airline programs (AAL, CES, DAL...). Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers.
What happened
- Charter flights to/from islands authorized before the strike.
- Specific island connections (e.g., EJU 3589 Malpensa-Olbia, RYR 6501 Bergamo-Olbia).
- Delayed departures scheduled before the strike start.
- International arrivals at domestic airports within 30 minutes of the strike.
- Intercontinental departures including flights to/from New York, Miami, Dubai, Tokyo, Delhi, Beijing, Bangkok, Buenos Aires, and Dakar.
- Cargo and essential goods transport.
- Overflights of national territory
Air traffic controllers in Italy are striking on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The strike affects ENAV personnel at Rome, Milan Malpensa, Milan, and Naples, as well as national airspace. Approximately 27% of scheduled flights are expected to be canceled. EC 261/2004 cash compensation does not apply, but airlines must provide duty of care (accommodation, meals, rebooking). Guaranteed flights include:
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