Key dates: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in autumn 2024

People travelling to, from or across Italy may face disruption over the coming weeks as trade unions have called multiple walkouts affecting air, rail and public transport services.

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Transport strikes are common during Italy’s autumn months, and this year will be no exception as unions representing airport, airline, rail and public transport staff have announced multiple walkouts which may affect the travel plans of both international visitors and locals.
Quite conveniently though, strikes are generally planned and called well in advance in Italy, and the Italian transport ministry lists them on a handy online calendar (available in Italian).
Here’s a look at the walkouts that you should know about if you’re travelling to, from or across Italy in the coming weeks.

October 18th – 24-hour nationwide public transport strike
Public transport passengers may face delays and/or cancellations on Friday, October 18th, as staff at operators around the country plan to strike for 24 hours. 
As it’s often the case with public transport walkouts in Italy, the level of disruption faced by passengers should vary from city to city depending on the number of transport workers participating in the protest.
READ ALSO: How will Italy’s nationwide public transport strike affect travel on Friday?
Under national strike laws, public transport companies are required to guarantee the operation of a number of essential services (servizi minimi) during staff strikes. Further information on such services is expected to become available closer to the date of the walkout.
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October 28th – 24-hour public transport staff in Rome
Commuters in Rome may face disruption on Monday, October 28th, as staff at Rome’s main public transport operator Atac plan to strike for 24 hours. 
The walkout, which is backed by some of Italy’s biggest transport unions, is expected to affect the normal operations of bus, tram and underground services.
November 8th – 24-hour nationwide public transport strike
Travellers may face delays and/or cancellations on Friday, November 8th, as public transport operators around the country are scheduled to strike for 24 hours.
The level of disruption to services is expected to vary by city and transport company.
Details on guaranteed services should become available nearer the day of the strike.
November 12th – Multiple air traffic control strikes
Passengers flying to or from Rome Fiumicino, Naples Capodichino, Pescara Airport and Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi may face delays and/or cancellations on Tuesday, November 12th, as staff at air traffic control agency Enav plan to strike for four hours – from 1pm to 5pm.
Further information on how the protest may impact air travel and details on guaranteed flights is expected to be released on Italy’s Civil Aviation Authority’s website closer to to the date of the walkout.
How bad are strikes in Italy?
Strikes in Italy are frequent but not all of them cause significant disruption for travellers.
The severity of disruption caused by any strike in the country largely depends on how many staff in any part of the transport sector decide to participate.
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And, even in the case of highly disruptive strikes, some essential services (servizi minimi) are guaranteed to run at peak times. 
This goes for all transport sectors, from local public transport to rail and air travel.
Keep up with the latest updates in The Local’s strike news section.

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Transport strikes are common during Italy’s autumn months, and this year will be no exception as unions representing airport, airline, rail and public transport staff have announced multiple walkouts which may affect the travel plans of both international visitors and locals.
Quite conveniently though, strikes are generally planned and called well in advance in Italy, and the Italian transport ministry lists them on a handy online calendar (available in Italian).
Here’s a look at the walkouts that you should know about if you’re travelling to, from or across Italy in the coming weeks.
October 18th – 24-hour nationwide public transport strike
Public transport passengers may face delays and/or cancellations on Friday, October 18th, as staff at operators around the country plan to strike for 24 hours. 
As it’s often the case with public transport walkouts in Italy, the level of disruption faced by passengers should vary from city to city depending on the number of transport workers participating in the protest.
READ ALSO: How will Italy’s nationwide public transport strike affect travel on Friday?
Under national strike laws, public transport companies are required to guarantee the operation of a number of essential services (servizi minimi) during staff strikes. Further information on such services is expected to become available closer to the date of the walkout.
October 28th – 24-hour public transport staff in Rome
Commuters in Rome may face disruption on Monday, October 28th, as staff at Rome’s main public transport operator Atac plan to strike for 24 hours. 
The walkout, which is backed by some of Italy’s biggest transport unions, is expected to affect the normal operations of bus, tram and underground services.
November 8th – 24-hour nationwide public transport strike
Travellers may face delays and/or cancellations on Friday, November 8th, as public transport operators around the country are scheduled to strike for 24 hours.
The level of disruption to services is expected to vary by city and transport company.
Details on guaranteed services should become available nearer the day of the strike.
November 12th – Multiple air traffic control strikes
Passengers flying to or from Rome Fiumicino, Naples Capodichino, Pescara Airport and Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi may face delays and/or cancellations on Tuesday, November 12th, as staff at air traffic control agency Enav plan to strike for four hours – from 1pm to 5pm.
Further information on how the protest may impact air travel and details on guaranteed flights is expected to be released on Italy’s Civil Aviation Authority’s website closer to to the date of the walkout.
How bad are strikes in Italy?
Strikes in Italy are frequent but not all of them cause significant disruption for travellers.
The severity of disruption caused by any strike in the country largely depends on how many staff in any part of the transport sector decide to participate.
And, even in the case of highly disruptive strikes, some essential services (servizi minimi) are guaranteed to run at peak times. 
This goes for all transport sectors, from local public transport to rail and air travel.
Keep up with the latest updates in The Local’s strike news section.