- A nationwide Italian walkout is planned for 30 October 2026.
- A 24-hour ground-handling strike affects Pisa and Florence airports.
- The USB Lavoro Privato union organised the action.
- ENAC publishes a list of guaranteed flights.
- The action coincides with a broader national general strike.
Major strikes in Italy and Spain are raising fears of half-term flight cancellations. A nationwide Italian walkout is planned for 30 October 2026, with additional action possible at Pisa and Florence airports involving ground-handling staff. Spanish services may also face disruption.
A confirmed 24-hour ground-handling strike is scheduled for 30 October 2026 at Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport and Florence Peretola Airport. The USB Lavoro Privato union organised the action affecting ground staff working for Toscana Aeroporti, GH Toscana and Consulta. Check-in, boarding, baggage handling, ramp operations and general turn-around services face disruptions.
Italian aviation strike regulations protect essential flights during morning windows from 07:00 to 10:00 and evening windows from 18:00 to 21:00. Italy’s civil aviation authority ENAC publishes an official list of guaranteed flights ahead of the stoppage. The action coincides with a broader national general strike called by USB on 30 October affecting transport sectors.
