Airport Ground Staff Strike in Italy Disrupts Travel Plans
Air travel across Italy faced significant disruptions today as airport ground staff and baggage handlers went on strike 9 February 2024. The strike is ongoing and an end date still has not been decided. The nationwide strike, organized by several trade unions, including FILT-CGIL, FIT-CISL, Uiltrasporti, and UGL Trasporto aereo, aimed to address pressing issues affecting workers in the aviation sector.
Key Details:
- Date and Time: The strike began at 10:00 AM local time and is expected to last for four hours.
- Motives and Goals: The striking workers are demanding job security and the renewal of a national collective labor contract that has been expired for six years.
- Affected Cities and Routes: Major airports, including Rome’s Fiumicino Airport, have experienced delays and cancellations. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
- Transportation Impact: During the strike, flights are guaranteed to operate from 07:00 to 10:00 and 18:00 to 21:00. The Italian civil aviation authority, ENAC, has provided a list of international and domestic flights that will still take off today.
Travelers are urged to stay informed about any updates and consider alternative travel arrangements. The strike underscores the ongoing labor disputes in Italy’s aviation industry, affecting both domestic and international flights