Aviation worker strikes in Italy and Greece on April 9 may cause significant flight disruptions, particularly affecting holidaymakers during the UK’s school break.
Holidaymakers with flights to or from Italy and Greece are advised to prepare for potential disruptions tomorrow, April 9, as aviation worker strikes are set to affect air travel across Europe.
The strikes come at a peak time, potentially impacting families during the UK’s school break and travelers heading into the Easter holiday.
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In Italy, EasyJet flight attendants, affiliated with trade unions FILT, CGIL, and UIL, will strike from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm CET. The action is expected to impact flights to and from Milan and Naples airports.
EasyJet has reassured passengers that it is working to minimize disruptions and will contact affected customers directly with options for rebooking.
In Greece, air traffic controllers are also planning a 24-hour strike, organized by the public sector employee federation ADEDY, demanding improved wages, reinstatement of bonus holiday salaries, and measures to address the country’s housing crisis.
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This strike is expected to severely disrupt commercial flights, though essential flights such as medical, military, and emergency services will continue to operate.
Both strikes coincide, exacerbating travel delays across Europe. Passengers are urged to check flight statuses frequently and prepare for cancellations or rescheduling.
