Italy national ENAV air traffic control strike on 21 November
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As of 9 November, the nationwide strike by ENAV air traffic control staff, called by Filt Cgil and Ugl TA, is still scheduled for Saturday 21 November from 13:00 to 17:00, with possible delays and cancellations. A separate 24-hour ENAV strike is listed at Milan Malpensa on Sunday 22 November, alongside a Sicuritalia security-staff strike at Venice the same day. No airlines have announced cancellations or suspensions.
What travellers should do
Check with your airline before travelling to the airport on 21 and 22 November. Allow extra time, especially at Milan Malpensa and Venice on 22 November, and consider rebooking if your flight is in the strike window.
Latest updates
4 Nov 2026, 17:01 UTC
On 4 November, press calendars still list the 21 November ENAV strike unchanged, with a CGIL general strike now noted for 20 November and Venice airport security staff striking on 22 November.
3 Nov 2026, 17:01 UTC
No material change since 3 November; the strike calendar still lists the 21 November ENAV strike from 13:00 to 17:00.
3 Nov 2026, 05:01 UTC
On 3 November, Il Sole 24 Ore's November strike calendar still listed the ENAV strike on 21 November, plus a 24-hour Malpensa ENAV strike and a Venice airport security strike on 22 November, so no material change.
Your rights if your flight is affected
- Cancelled flight: you can usually choose a full refund or a new flight, even when the cancellation isn't the airline's fault. Ask for a refund to your original payment, not just a voucher.
- Flights departing the EU or UK, or flown by an EU or UK airline into them: on top of a refund you may be owed €250–€600 (or £220–£520) for a cancellation with less than 14 days' notice, or a delay of 3 hours or more on arrival.
- No compensation is due for extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather, security threats, airport or airspace closures and air traffic control strikes. Strikes by the airline's own staff usually do count.
- While you wait, airlines covered by EU and UK rules must provide meals and, if needed, a hotel. Keep receipts for anything you pay yourself.
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Airports affected
Sources: Scioperi, il calendario di novembre. Il 20 agitazione nazionale - Il Sole 24 ORE, Calendario degli scioperi 2026 - TCS
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