Air sector strike 23rd February Update – Alitalia cancels flights from 22nd to 24th

We would like to inform you that Alitalia announced the cancellation of numerous flights on 22nd, 23rd and 24th February.

Impact and info

We would like to remind you that the strike has been called for the all day for the entire air transport sector and in particular by:

- Alitalia, Meridiana, Meridiana Fly and Air Italy pilots for 24 hours;

- Ryanair and Volotea personnel from 1 pm to 5 pm;

- Easyjet pilots and flight attendants from 2 pm to 6 pm;

- Milan Linate and Malpensa airports personnel 24 hours;

- Naples Capodichino airport workers from 11 am to 3 pm;

- Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino, Venice Tessera, Pisa and Florence airports workers from 14 to 18.

Delays and cancellations are therefore possible for the whole day in most airports.

ENAC (National Agency for Civil Aviation) published a list of guaranteed flights, in addition to those already in the protected time slot, i.e. from 7 am to 10 am and from 6 pm to 9 pm.

The travellers are encouraged to:

 Check the status of their flight before departure on airlines or airports websites.

 Revise their itinerary or postpone the trip (Alitalia will provide free cancellations, at certain conditions).

CWT offices will be happy to provide further information and assistance.

Best Regards,

Carlson Wagonlit Travel