Italy Strikes

Milan Airport has warned passengers of possible delays and cancellations amid a 24-hour general strike that is also affecting the air transport sector

Train services across Italy, including routes to Fiumicino Airport, will face delays and cancellations during a nationwide rail strike on May 28–29

Travelers heading to Milan airports are advised to plan ahead as Giro d’Italia road closures will disrupt the city on Sunday, May 24. Parking bans begin one day earlier

JetBlue has launched a new nonstop service between Boston and Milan, its ninth destination in Europe and its first ever in Italy. The move strengthens JetBlue’s transatlantic expansion and solidifies its position as a growing player in flights between the U.S. and Europe

An Italian court has overturned a €4.2 million fine against the low-cost airline, ruling that the competition authority had acted discriminatorily towards the company. The company now claims that the decision also strengthens its appeal against an additional €256 million fine, and is appealing to the prime minister to urgently reform the Italian competition authority

ITA Airways welcomed the airline giant's decision to increase its stake to 90%, calling the move a "strategic milestone." It also stressed that the company will continue to operate under the independent Italian brand and maintain its identity as Italy's flagship airline

Bilbao Airport adds a new Wizz Air service to Milan Malpensa with four weekly flights, boosting connectivity between Spain and Italy. Wizz: Passengers departing from Northern Italy will reach "one of Spain’s most iconic destinations with maximum flexibility, competitive fares, and the comfort of the modern Airbus A321neo"

United Airlines has launched new nonstop summer routes from New York/Newark to Split, Croatia, and Bari, Italy, expanding its European network. And that's not all: three other summer services to Spain, Iceland, and Scotland will launch in May

Alaska Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Seattle and London starting May 21, 2026, expanding its first-ever transatlantic network. "This service further expands our transatlantic travel corridor and choices for west coast exploration!"

The company accuses key European countries, including France, Germany, Spain and Italy, of a lack of preparation regarding the implementation of the new border control system (EES); passengers are missing flights due to long queues