What happened
- Compensation: EC 261/2004 cash compensation does not apply. Airlines must provide Duty to Care (meals, accommodation, rebooking).
- Guaranteed Flights: Certain island connections, international arrivals, intercontinental departures, and cargo flights are exempt from cancellation.
- Affected Hubs: Rome (FCO) and Milan (MXP) are the primary impact zones. Overflights of Italian territory are guaranteed. Specific Exemptions Include:
- Island connections (e.g., Malpensa to Olbia, Lampedusa, Palermo, Catania).
- Major international arrivals and departures (e.g., Emirates, Etihad, Delta, American Airlines, ITA Airways flights to/from New York, Miami, Dubai, Doha, Cairo, Jeddah, Tokyo, Delhi, Beijing, Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Dakar).
- Domestic flights already in progress at strike start time. Passengers should verify their specific flight status as the strike is time-bound to the 4-hour window
Air traffic controllers in Italy are striking on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The strike affects Italy’s busiest airports (Rome FCO, Milan Malpensa, Naples) and national airspace. ENAV has canceled approximately 27% of scheduled flights. Key Details for Travelers:
Sources add · 1
- LoyaltyLobby: There are Air Traffic Controller and EasyJet pilots and cabin crew strikes taking place in Italy on Monday (May 11, 2026), which will significantly affect flights in the country