easyJet has issued a travel warning for tourists flying to Italy on November 24 as a national strike could cause some “disruption” for passengers.
A spokesperson said: “We have been advised of a national strike in Italy on Friday, November 24 which is affecting essential services in the airport, including ground handling services.
“We expect there may be delays and some disruption due to the industrial action, therefore we advise all customers to check the status of their flight on our Flight Tracker, either on our mobile app or website.
“Although this situation is outside of our control, we would like to reassure customers that we are doing all we can to minimise any disruption to our flights that may occur as a result of the strike action.”
The airline said it would contact affected passengers directly via either email or text message.
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If a flight is cancelled, easyJet advises passengers not to travel to the airport. They should change their flight free of charge or get a refund.
Passengers who booked their flight through a travel agent should contact the agent first but contact the airline if they need further assistance.
The UK Foreign Office also updated its advice for Italy, issuing a warning for passengers set to travel to the country.
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The warning said: “A 24 hour national strike of airport, airline and ground handling staff is expected on November 24. Travellers are advised to seek updates with their booking provider.”
The industrial action is in protest over Government budget plans for 2024 and is likely to cause a backlog of flights.
Some flights are protected under Italian law and are unlikely to be affected by the national strike.
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