There might be widespread air transport challenges in Italy this Friday (Might 19, 2023) when many air transport sector staff are on strike.
A number of airline worker teams and people working for ground-hounding firms are placing, leading to delayed and canceled flights and misplaced checked baggage. Due to this fact, you must verify along with your airline in the event you plan to fly to/from/through Italy this Friday and ideally rebook.
ITA Airways Has Launched The Following Assertion:
Because of the strike introduced by staff within the aviation sector, airport sector, and airport-related industries some flights operated by ITA Airways on Friday, 19 Might 2023, might expertise schedule adjustments.
To reduce inconvenience for passengers, ITA Airways has put in place a rare plan and rebooked the very best potential variety of vacationers impacted by the cancellations: 68% will be capable of fly on 19 Might.
ITA Airways invitations all prospects already holding tickets for journey on 19 Might to examine the standing of their flights earlier than going to the airport on the ita-airways.com web site, or by calling the airline on the toll-free quantity 800 93 60 90 (inside Italy), at +39 +39 06 8596 0020 (from overseas), or contacting the journey company the place the ticket was purchased.
Travellers holding tickets and ultimately affected by a cancellation or schedule change of ITA Airways flights on 19 Might can rebook their flight at no further price or penalty, or ask for a full ticket refund (provided that the flight is cancelled or the delay on departure exceeds 5 hours) by 24 Might 2023.
Italian Civil Aviation Authority Assertion (Translation):
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Air Passenger Rights EC 261/2004:
Keep in mind that airways are sure by the EC 261/2004 regulation even in case of strikes, however money compensation on account of delays and cancellations doesn’t normally apply.
The airways should rebook affected passengers to their ultimate vacation spot on the earliest alternative, even when this implies shifting them to different airways. Nevertheless, if the flight is canceled or there’s a lengthy delay, the passenger can go for a refund.
Airways should additionally present Obligation to Care in case of lengthy delays, which implies offering lodging and meals.
ITA Airways Canceled Flights:
Conclusion
This seems to be a comparatively widespread air transport sector strike that can have an effect on most airways that fly to/from Italy on that day.
I’d search for different choices in case your plans embrace journey on that date on any of the flights that aren’t protected to function, as there could be, and certain is, last-minute cancellations.