Italy air traffic strikes in November: Bari on 6 Nov, national ENAV strike reported for 21 Nov

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Since 6 Nov 2026 · Checked 10 Nov 2026, 05:01 UTC

As of 10 November, the local ENAV strike at Bari on 6 November has passed. The transport ministry's calendar lists a national four-hour strike by ENAV air traffic control staff on Saturday 21 November from 13:00 to 17:00 (called by FILT-CGIL and UGL-TA). Further action is listed for Sunday 22 November at Milan Malpensa and Venice Marco Polo, and the air sector is included in the CGIL general strike on Friday 20 November. No airlines have announced cancellations or suspensions.

What travellers should do

If you fly to, from or within Italy on 20–22 November, check your flight status with your airline before going to the airport. Strike days normally have protected time bands, so delays or cancellations are most likely around the strike hours.

Latest updates

  1. 9 Nov 2026, 17:01 UTC

    On 9 November, press reports of the Ministry calendar show the CGIL general strike, which includes air transport, falls on Friday 20 November rather than 21 November.

  2. 7 Nov 2026, 05:01 UTC

    The Bari ENAV strike of 6 November (13:00–17:00) has now taken place, leaving the national ENAV strike on 21 November as the next date.

  3. 5 Nov 2026, 05:01 UTC

    On 5 November, reports added a general strike on 20 November that also covers the air sector.

  4. 3 Nov 2026, 17:01 UTC

    On 3 November, press calendars confirmed the Bari-only strike on 6 November and added the 20 November general strike (air sector) and a 22 November ENAV strike at Milan Malpensa.

  5. 26 Oct 2026, 17:01 UTC

    The 22 November action is now reported as covering Milan Malpensa and Venice (26 October).

  6. 22 Oct 2026, 17:01 UTC

    On 22 October, a calendar also listed a general strike on 20 November that includes the air sector, alongside the Bari ENAV strike on 6 November.

  7. 19 Oct 2026, 17:00 UTC

    Corrected on 19 October: the 6 November ENAV action is a 4-hour strike at Bari only, not a nationwide strike; the national ENAV strike is on 21 November.

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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: Sciopero aerei novembre 2026, si parte il 6 da Bari: tutte le date e gli orari, Scioperi novembre 2026, il calendario completo per treni, aerei e metro

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