A national strike involving staff at Italy’s air navigation provider ENAV and its technology subsidiary Techno Sky is underway today, October 10, 2026, from 1pm to 5pm local time. The industrial action affects flights throughout Italy during these hours.
Local Airport Strikes and Flight Operation Windows
Separate local strikes are taking place at Milan Linate, Naples, Bologna, and Bari airports today. Italy’s civil aviation authority has published lists of guaranteed flights with protected operating periods from 7am to 10am and 6pm to 9pm. Flights scheduled outside these timeframes are vulnerable to cancellations or delays during the strike.
European Industrial Actions Compound Disruptions
This strike adds to a series of industrial actions affecting
Western Europe’s transport sector, including ongoing French rail strikes and planned cabin crew strikes by easyJet staff based in Portugal from October 2 to 6. These multiple actions increase complexities in airline operations across the region.
Recent Operational Disruptions Affecting Italian Airports
Catania Airport in Sicily reopened on Tuesday after a three-day closure caused by volcanic ash from Mount Etna. Additionally, the rollout of the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) earlier this year has caused processing delays at several major European hubs, further impacting travel schedules.
Traveler Impact and Expected Delays
Flights across Italy face disruption primarily during the 1pm to 5pm strike period, with knock-on delays expected even outside
these hours due to interconnected flight schedules. Thousands of travelers have experienced issues following the recent Catania closure and diversion of flights. According to Karryon, the strike’s indirect effects may extend delays beyond the official work stoppage window.
