Striking air transport workers in Italy led to hundreds of flight cancellations over the weekend. Transportation services around Italy have experienced delays and stoppages this summer, as rail worker unions also decided to stage walkouts earlier in the week. A large number of tourists traveling around Italy are being affected by these strikes, as summertime is the most common season for travel in Italy. Workers involved in all aspects of airport and airline operations are going on strike, including airline pilots, flight attendants, baggage handlers, and airport service workers. ITA Airways, Ryanair, and Vueling are the airlines that are experiencing the greatest disruptions due to worker strikes.
See "Travelers in Italy experience delays and cancellations due to air transportation worker strikes", Luigi Navarra, Nicole Winfield, AP News, July 18, 2023