On 26 February, cabin-crew and ground-staff unions staged a nationwide strike over stalled contract talks, leading to the cancellation of about 300 flights, union sources said. ITA Airways and EasyJet bore the brunt of the disruption, with knock-on delays at Rome Fiumicino, Milan Linate and Venice Marco Polo airports.(ansa.it)
Amid this uncertainty, VisaHQ can ease one major headache: the visa process. The platform allows travelers to apply online for Italian visas, track progress in real time, and arrange secure document delivery—handy when last-minute strikes make in-person appointments risky. Check out the options at https://www.visahq.com/italy/
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The walkout had originally been planned for 16 February but was postponed after Transport Minister Matteo Salvini intervened to keep services running during a key Milano-Cortina 2026 milestone. With talks still deadlocked, labour groups opted for a 24-hour protest immediately preceding the national rail strike, amplifying travel chaos for business passengers.(ansa.it)
Airlines reprotected many domestic flyers onto high-speed trains, but the approaching rail stoppage limits alternative capacity. Companies with tight project timelines should consider remote-work contingencies and flexible tickets in the coming days.(ansa.it)
The dispute underscores rising wage-inflation pressures in Italy’s transport sector. Should negotiations fail, further actions could coincide with Easter traffic peaks, compounding visa-on-arrival queues as ETIAS testing expands. Mobility teams are advised to monitor strike calendars published by the Ministry of Transport.(ansa.it)
Amid this uncertainty, VisaHQ can ease one major headache: the visa process. The platform allows travelers to apply online for Italian visas, track progress in real time, and arrange secure document delivery—handy when last-minute strikes make in-person appointments risky. Check out the options at https://www.visahq.com/italy/
The walkout had originally been planned for 16 February but was postponed after Transport Minister Matteo Salvini intervened to keep services running during a key Milano-Cortina 2026 milestone. With talks still deadlocked, labour groups opted for a 24-hour protest immediately preceding the national rail strike, amplifying travel chaos for business passengers.(ansa.it)
Airlines reprotected many domestic flyers onto high-speed trains, but the approaching rail stoppage limits alternative capacity. Companies with tight project timelines should consider remote-work contingencies and flexible tickets in the coming days.(ansa.it)
The dispute underscores rising wage-inflation pressures in Italy’s transport sector. Should negotiations fail, further actions could coincide with Easter traffic peaks, compounding visa-on-arrival queues as ETIAS testing expands. Mobility teams are advised to monitor strike calendars published by the Ministry of Transport.(ansa.it)
