- A 24-hour national general strike took place in Italy on 30 October 2026.
- Rail staff walked out from 21:00 on 29 October to 20:59 on 30 October.
- A full-day air transport strike took place on 30 October.
- Ground handling staff at Pisa and Florence airports held a 24-hour walkout.
- Passengers were advised to check refund rights.
Italy has faced severe transport disruptions due to national and regional strikes scheduled for late October and November 2026. A 24-hour national general strike on 30 October 2026 affected trains, flights, motorways and local public transport. Railway staff walked out from 21:00 on 29 October until 20:59 on 30 October impacting Trenitalia, Italo and Trenord.
A full-day air transport strike was set for 30 October from 00:00 to 23:59. Local ground-handling staff at Pisa and Florence airports had a separate 24-hour walkout likely to trigger delays and cancellations. Local buses, trams and metro lines experienced varying disruptions depending on the city. Motorway staff struck from 22:00 on 29 October and taxis planned a full-day walkout on 30 October.
Industrial action affected both rail and air services in Italy. Passengers were given information on refunds and available bonuses. Travellers were advised to check rights carefully when flights or trains are cancelled or delayed because of the strikes.
