Flight cancellations threaten to ruin holidays as strikes planned for European hotspot
easyJet pilots and cabin crew based in Italy are due to strike for 24 hours on July 10.
The budget airline has bases at Milan Malpensa, Naples International and Venice Marco Polo while it also flies to many other Italian destinations including Palermo, Rome and Pisa.
Baggage handlers at several major Italian airports, including Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa and Venice Marco Polo are also due to strike on the same day.
Airport staff at Cagliari Elmas in Sardinia and Naples Capodichino are also set to take part in protests on July 10.
The strikes could cause flights delays for passengers travelling to and from Italy. Under Italian law, some flights are protected from strike action but others could be cancelled.
Flights that depart between 6 and 9 am or between 6 and 9pm are considered protected by law.
Passengers could also face long waits for baggage at key airports or lengthy queues at check-in.
Strike action could also cause knock-on effects and delays for passengers travelling on July 11.
And in Palermo, travellers are set to face another day of chaos as staff at the Sicilian capital's airport are planning a walk-out on Friday July 11.
The 24 hour action in Palermo could cause flight delays and cancellations for passengers visiting the top holiday hotspot.
Passengers affected may be entitled to compensation but airlines aren't required to provide it if the strikes were out of their control.
Travellers can find more details by contacting their airline or their travel insurance provider.
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