There is a nationwide general strike in Italy on Friday (April 21, 2023) that will see airport personnel participating in it.
Several airlines have issued travel alerts that some of their services may be canceled or delayed, but ITA Airways, as usual, has not released any guidance pretending that flights will go forward as scheduled.
You should monitor changes to your flights to/from/through Italy for Friday, as they might be affected by this strike activity.
Usually, these strikes in Italy affect flights between certain hours of the day, and there is a minimum service that is guaranteed.
The EC 261/2004 requires affected passengers to be rebooked at their earliest convenience (passengers’, not the airlines). Airlines must also provide Duty to Care (accommodation and meals) in case of long delays.
Conclusion
This spring, there has been a relatively active strike season in Germany, Italy, and France that has significantly affected air travelers.
Due to rampant inflation, employees demand significant wage raises, and employers are unwilling to meet them. Let’s see how this goes on.