Italy Aviation Strike September 2025: What Passengers Need to Know

On 26 September 2025, passengers flying to, from, or within Italy may face major disruptions due to a 24-hour airline strike in Italy.

The strike, called by the CUB Trasporti and USB trade unions, targets working conditions and contracts in the aviation sector. It will involve both airline staff and airport personnel, leading to potential cancellations and delays across Italian airports.

Additional details include:

Baggage handlers (Assohandlers) will strike for four hours, from 10:00 to 14:00.
Pilots and cabin crew of Volotea and Wizz Air Malta will participate in a full 24-hour strike.

According to ENAC, flights scheduled between 07:00-10:00 and 18:00-21:00 are guaranteed. The full list of confirmed flights is available on the ENAC website.

Aviation strike Italy: can you claim compensation?

Many travellers wonder if they are entitled to compensation for the Italian aviation strike in September 2025.

In this case, no compensation is available under European regulation EC 261/2004, because the strike involves both airline and airport staff. This is considered an extraordinary circumstance, and airlines are not liable.

Note: if the strike had only affected airline staff, passengers could have claimed up to €600 per person

How Flight-Delayed.com can help

Even though the Italy aviation strike does not qualify for compensation, Flight-Delayed.com can help you claim for other flights that are:

cancelled without proper notice,
delayed by more than 3 hours,
denied boarding due to overbooking.

In some cases, passengers can claim compensation for flights from as long as 6 years ago.

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EU261: Passenger Rights

Compensation up to €250, €400, or €600, depending on flight distance.
Mandatory assistance during delays, including meals, drinks, and accommodation if necessary.
No compensation in case of extraordinary circumstances, such as severe weather, airport emergencies, or strikes involving airport staff.

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