Incident Details
Aviation workers with multiple unions, led by the Air Traffic Trade Association union, will strike on February 26 and March 7 for 24 hours starting at midnight. The strike was originally planned for February 16 before it was postponed by the Italian government to protect travel during the Winter Olympics. Aviation workers are already dissatisfied with pay and working conditions, leading the situation to be unpredictable. It is uncertain if the March strike is also postponed.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to reaffirm flight plans and plan alternate routes. Monitor local media for updates on strike dates and flight cancellations
