# Italy Air Traffic Controller Strike on April 10, 2026 (1 PM – 5 PM)

_May 8 08:39_

Tags: American Airlines, DAT, EasyJet, Emirates, Etihad, ITA Airways, Cagliari, Catania, Italy, Lampedusa

An air traffic controller strike in Italy on April 10, 2026, from 1 PM to 5 PM will impact Rome and Milan airports and airspace. Approximately 27% of flights are canceled; EC 261 cash compensation does not apply, but duty of care is required

## Summary

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:**
- **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

Sources add:
• 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

## Why it matters

Affects 16 airline programs (Air Dolomiti, American Airlines, DAT...).

## What each source adds

- **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

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/09/italy-air-traffic-controller-strike-between-1pm-5pm-on-april-10-2026-flight-canceled?omhide=true) — Italy Air Traffic Controller Strike Between 1PM – 5PM On April 10, 2026 (Flight Canceled)
- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/05/08/italy-air-traffic-controller-strike-may-11-2026-38-flight-canceled?omhide=true) — Italy Air Traffic Controller Strike May 11, 2026 – 38% Flight Canceled

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