UK holidaymakers have been warned to expect travel disruption as easyJet flights are hit by strike action.
Passengers travelling to Italy this weekend could face delays or cancellations, with airports already urging travellers to check their flight status before heading out.
Walkouts by Italian airline staff and wider aviation workers are set to impact flights across some of the country’s busiest tourist destinations.
The disruption comes as unions representing easyJet pilots and cabin crew confirmed strike action on Saturday between 1pm and 5pm, amid disputes over rostering, post-pandemic pay and new aircraft integration, as reported by creatorzine.com.
easyJet operates daily routes between the UK and major Italian cities including Milan, Naples, Venice and Rome, meaning thousands of British travellers could be affected.
The airline said only a limited number of flights fall within the strike window, with one return UK service and several intra-European flights currently scheduled to run as planned.
An easyJet spokesperson said the airline has contingency plans in place and will contact customers directly if their flight is impacted.
Meanwhile, Naples Airport operator GESAC has warned of “possible delays and cancellations”, advising passengers to check updates before travelling.
The disruption could escalate later in the month.
Italian media, including Il Sole 24 Ore, has reported that Monday, May 11, could be a “black day” for air travel, with easyJet’s strike coinciding with wider walkouts across the aviation sector.
Air traffic control staff in Rome, Naples and Cagliari are expected to strike between 10am and 6pm, which could lead to widespread delays.
Additional disruption is also expected at airports including Rome Fiumicino and Palermo, where ground staff and security workers are set to take part in industrial action.
Travel experts have warned the combined strikes could lead to longer queues, delays and last-minute cancellations.
Passengers are being urged to monitor updates, allow extra time at the airport and consider alternative travel plans where possible.
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