Sunday Rail Strike to Disrupt Lombardy Commuter & Airport Trains
Italy Tightens Dengue Checks at Ports and Airports
Canada Issues Updated 2025 Travel Advisory for Italy
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ETIAS Fee Hike and 2026 Roll-out: What It Means for Italy-Bound Travellers
ETIAS will debut in late 2026 with a €20 application fee. The hike—confirmed in a Travel & Tour World report—means higher administrative costs for companies sending visa-exempt staff to Italy and underscores the need to prepare for the new pre-travel authorisation.
Nationwide Aviation and Public-Transport Strikes Snarl Travel Across Italy
Multiple unions representing air-traffic controllers, easyJet and Volotea crews and Rome’s ATAC transit workers staged coordinated strikes on 14 November, disrupting flights at all 45 Italian airports and crippling public transport in the capital. Business travellers should expect residual delays through the weekend and consider alternative routings. The dispute centres on pay, staffing and union recognition; further action is possible in December.
Jetex to Open Luxury Business-Aviation Terminal at Milan Linate Prime in Early 2026
Private-aviation provider Jetex will open a new FBO at Milano Linate Prime Airport in early 2026, offering luxury lounges, on-site immigration clearance and expanded apron space. The investment boosts capacity for corporate and high-net-worth travel ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and strengthens Italy’s appeal as a hub for global business aviation.