Italy Flight Delays After ENAV Air Traffic Control Data Fault

What happened

Italy's air navigation service ENAV detected anomalies overnight in the national data network that supports air traffic control, according to Wanted in Rome. The fault forced a reduction in air traffic capacity on Friday morning. ENAV ruled out a cyberattack. Delays were expected at airports across Italy.

For anyone with a flight booked around this disruption, the problem was network-level, not a single airport. The report does not list every affected airport or flight. Check your airline's official app or website for the status of your specific flight, not a general airport board.

What to do if you are flying

Leave more time than usual for the airport, especially if you are connecting through a major Italian hub. If your flight is delayed or cancelled, use the airline's official customer service channels. Avoid numbers or links from unofficial search ads. If your flight is cancelled, ask the airline for the next available seat on its own network before paying for a new fare. Do not wait at the airport to sort it out if the app gives you a rebooking option. Keep receipts for any extra meals or hotel costs if the airline asks you to claim later, and ask the airline what it will cover before you spend.

If you are heading to Rome or Florence, check your airline's rebooking options before buying a separate ticket. The ENAV fault is a network disruption, not a security incident, according to the report. Treat Friday's schedules as unreliable and verify each leg directly with the operator. If your trip is not immediate, monitor your airline's updates rather than changing plans based on social media.