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easyJet and Tuscan airports on 16 October
Air passengers in Italy face possible delays and cancellations on Friday 16 October. easyJet pilots and cabin crew have called a 24-hour national walkout running from midnight to midnight, and several groups of airport workers in Tuscany are stopping work the same day, according to Wanted in Rome. This is not only a Florence or Pisa issue. It affects the airline's network across the country.
If you fly that Friday, check your flight status before leaving for the airport and again about an hour before boarding. Where a flight is cancelled, EU passenger rules normally offer a choice between a refund and rebooking on the next available service, and sometimes meals or a hotel if you are stuck overnight. That is a short summary, not legal advice, and the outcome depends on the case, so confirm directly with the airline.
Milan: the Faust premiere under threat
In Milan, more than 450 La Scala workers voted on Monday to strike over stalled contract renewal talks, ANSA reports. The walkout threatens the 20 October premiere of Gounod's Faust, conducted by Daniele Rustoni. The vote was almost unanimous, with one no and four abstentions.
Unions have said they could call it off if management agrees to better pay and conditions. As of 12 October, nothing is settled. If you hold a ticket, keep your train or hotel booking flexible and check La Scala's official site before you travel. What happens to later performances is unclear.
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Frequently asked questions
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Rules, timetables, fares and passenger rights change, and this page is a summary, not an official source or legal advice. Check the official operator or authority before you book or travel, and treat anything critical to your trip as something to confirm, not to assume. Last reviewed: 2026-10-13.
