Italy Flight Strike Could Disrupt 29 May Trips
Italy is set for a 24-hour national strike on Friday 29 May involving workers across the aviation, airport and related sectors. The action is scheduled to run from 00:00 to 23:59 and may affect flights throughout the day. Passengers flying to, from or within Italy have been warned that delays and cancellations could occur.
The strike has been called by several unions, including CUB Trasporti, SGB, SI Cobas and USI-CIT. The notice covers the wider air transport sector rather than a single airline or airport, which means disruption could vary by route, airport and carrier. Travellers should not assume their flight is safe simply because it is not yet marked as cancelled.
Strike Details
The main points for passengers are:
- Date: Friday 29 May
- Duration: 24 hours, from 00:00 to 23:59
- Sectors affected: aviation, airport and related services
- Possible impact: flight delays and cancellations
- Advice: check directly with airlines, travel agents or tour operators
Passengers should confirm their flight status before leaving for the airport.
The strike could affect city breaks, beach trips and connections through major Italian airports, including journeys linked to Rome, Milan, Venice, Naples, Bologna, Catania and Palermo. Travellers with onward trains, hotel check-ins, cruise departures or prepaid tours should build in more time. Short trips may be the most exposed, as one cancelled flight can eat into much of the itinerary.
The practical issue is uncertainty. Some flights may run normally, while others could face delays, cancellations or slower airport handling. Anyone travelling on 29 May should keep airline notifications on, avoid tight same-day connections and check refund or rebooking options before departure. Italy remains open, but that day needs more planning than usual.