Italy airport strike triggers flight disruption across multiple airports on Sept 30
A national strike by Italy’s air navigation provider ENAV and its subsidiary Techno Sky on September 30 is causing widespread flight disruptions at key airports. Separately, volcanic activity at Catania Airport and upcoming easyJet strikes in Portugal threaten further travel delays.
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Italy Airport Strike Disrupts Flights on September 30, 2026
A four-hour strike by Italy's ENAV and Techno Sky on September 30, 2026 caused flight disruptions nationwide. Volcanic ash forced cancellations at Catania Airport the day before.
Italy Air Navigation Strike Halts Flights 1pm-5pm on September 30, 2026
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