Travellers have been warned over a wave of strikes set to hit a popular holiday destination.
This follows the start of industrial action disrupting several Spanish airports last month, with staff striking over claims of ‘constant breaches’ of labour rights and ‘continuous precariousness’.
With 6 million Brits jetting off to this newly affected European spot each year, the upcoming strikes are set to cause even more disruption to holidaymakers.
Those heading to Italy may be impacted by action scheduled to begin on September 6, 2025.
Airports in several popular locations will be rocked, including Milan, Florence and Catania.
Many of the airports are serviced by popular airlines including EasyJet, Ryanair, and TUI.
EasyJet airline staff are expected to stage a 24-hour walkout on September 6 with the industrial action set to impact flights to and from Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
On the same day, baggage handlers for Swissport will also down tools from Milan Linate, Travel and Tour World reports.
Travellers have been warned over a wave of strikes set to hit a popular holiday destination (stock)
Those heading to Italy may be impacted by action scheduled to begin on September 6, 2025 (stock)
Airports in several popular locations will be rocked, including Milan, Florence and Catania
While workers at Florence and Pisa’s airports will also be striking with CUB Trasporti union for four hours, as confirmed by the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.
A spokesperson for Swissport told the Daily Mail: ‘Our operations at Milan Linate Airport will continue as normal following the union’s decision to call off their planned strike on 6 September. Swissport remains in close and constructive dialogue with its trade unions.’
The Daily Mail has approached EasyJet for comment.
According to Aero Time, a Wizz Air spokesperson said: ‘With regard to Wizz Air’s Italian operations on 6 Sept, a strike was called by a third-party Italian trade union and concerns Wizz Air’s operations between 12:00 and 16:00 (CEST).
‘Wizz Air plans to minimize the impact of this strike action.’
More strikes are expected later on in the month, including September 14 when a 24-hour strike is set to hit Milan Linate and Malpensa airports as handling staff protest.
While on September 26 multiple national 24-hour strikes are set to occur including baggage handlers associated with Assaeroporti, the union CUB Trasporti, and Volotea staff.
Cagliari Elmas Airport’s security staff are also expected to strike for 24 hours.
Milan Linate Airport and Milano Malpensa Airport are reportedly due to be hit by four-hour baggage handling staff strikes.
Staff from FLAI Transport and Services are also due to step down for four hours.
EasyJet airline staff are expected to stage a 24-hour walkout on September 6 with the industrial action set to impact flights to and from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (stock)
Passengers travelling on the mentioned dates have been urged to check ahead of time for any disruption or cancellations.
Ivalyo Danailov, CEO of airline compensation specialists SkyRefund said: ‘Passengers with EasyJet and Volotea should check if they are eligible for compensation, as strikes by airline staff are considered to be reasons for delay within the airlines control, therefore making passengers with them potentially eligible for compensation.
‘Passengers affected by the strikes of airport staff, such as baggage handlers, or security staff however are unlikely to be eligible for delay compensation, as these are considered extraordinary circumstances.
‘Nonetheless, passengers remain entitled to essential assistance, including meals, refreshments, communication, and accommodation if necessary, during prolonged delays. We strongly advise all travellers to keep themselves informed about potential disruptions on the affected days.’
