Strikes
News and need-to-know information on industrial action, transport strikes, delays, disruptions, and more.
What to expect from Milan's public transport strike on Friday
Milan's public transport services are set to be hit by a walkout on Friday, April 24th.
What are my rights in Italy if a flight is cancelled or delayed?
Disruption to a planned flight can ruin a holiday or business trip and cause a lot of stress, but you are legally entitled to assistance and even compensation in many cases.
Flights and trains: How transport strikes will hit Italy this weekend
Passengers travelling on the weekend beginning Friday, April 10th, may face disruption with strikes hitting air and rail transport on consecutive days.
UPDATED: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in March 2026
Passengers travelling in Italy should watch out for public transport strikes in many cities this month, as well as a nationwide air travel strike.
What rail passengers in Italy should expect from Wednesday’s Italo strike
Passengers travelling with private high-speed train operator Italo on Wednesday face journey disruption due to a planned staff walkout.
What to expect from Italy's rail strike on Friday and Saturday
A planned 24-hour national rail strike is set to cause major disruption to train travel in Italy from Friday evening until late on Saturday.
UPDATED: How Italy's air and rail strikes will hit travel this week
Italy faces three days of transport disruption from Thursday February 26th, as airline and railway staff stage nationwide walkouts.
UPDATED: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in February 2026
A handful of strikes have been announced for February in Italy, affecting air travel, trains, and local public transport.
Airline strikes threaten Olympics travel as Italy moves to block walkouts
The Italian government said on Thursday it would block two major air travel strikes planned during the Milan-Cortina Olympics after unions refused an order to postpone.
The transport strikes to expect in Italy this week
From local public transport strikes across the country to walkouts by airline and airport staff, here's what passengers in Italy should expect this week.
UPDATED: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in January 2026
The arrival of the new year signals a return to business as usual in Italy – including the resumption of transport strikes across the country's air, rail, and local public transport sectors.
Trains, buses, taxis and schools: How strikes are hitting Italy this week
Teachers, taxi drivers, railway staff and public transport workers are staging local and nationwide protests in Italy this week.
How are strikes in Italy affecting flights on Friday?
EasyJet and Vueling staff are striking on Friday alongside airport ground handlers, with disruption expected at airports across Italy.
Snow and strikes: Italy braces for more travel chaos on Friday
Airline walkouts and another cold snap were expected to hit Italy on Friday, January 9th, capping a difficult week for travel amid plunging temperatures and roads closed by snow.
How will Italy’s air transport strikes affect flights on Wednesday?
Airline passengers flying to, from or across Italy could face delays or cancellations on Wednesday, December 17th, due to walkouts by airport and airline staff.
Will strikes hit travel in Italy over Christmas?
With several strikes affecting transport services planned in Italy for December, here's what passengers can expect for travel over the festive period.
How Italy's general strike is affecting travel on Friday
A general strike is set to impact rail and public transport services across Italy on Friday, December 12th.
How Tuesday's strike is affecting public transport in Rome
People using Rome’s public transport network have been warned to expect cancellations and delays on Tuesday, December 9th due to a 24-hour strike.
CALENDAR: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in December 2025
As holiday travel begins, passengers may face disruption from strikes ranging from an airport staff walkout in Sicily to a nationwide general protest.
How does Italy's general strike affect travel on Friday?
A 24-hour general strike is impacting rail, flights, and public transport services across Italy on Friday.
Will Italy see more general strikes this winter?
Italy faces two major nationwide protests before the end of December, with unions threatening further action over the government's 2026 budget.
The key vocabulary you’ll need during a strike in Italy
From ‘fasce di garanzia’ to ‘rimborso’, these key words and phrases will come in handy next time you're dealing with a strike in Italy.
How will Italy's airline and transport strikes affect travel on Friday?
Air passengers faced possible disruption on Friday, November 14th amid walkouts by staff at EasyJet and Volotea in Italy, while Rome's transport workers were also set to strike.