Italy's ENAV and Techno Sky air traffic control staff staged a strike on September 30, 2026, causing flight disruptions across Milan Linate, Naples, Bologna, and Bari airports. Additional delays stem from earlier Mount Etna volcanic ash closures and EU Entry/Exit System rollout.
On October 9, 2026, Southwest Airlines faced nearly 900 nationwide flight delays and 43 cancellations caused by a system outage at vendor Amadeus. Dallas Love Field recorded 56 delays and 7 cancellations while the airline manually managed boarding and baggage.
Italy’s ENAV and Techno Sky staff are striking today from 1pm to 5pm, with local strikes at Milan Linate, Naples, Bologna, and Bari airports. Flights outside protected times risk delays and cancellations.