Flight attendants working for EasyJet out of a major vacation spot are scheduled to go on strike the following week.
The strike is scheduled to begin on April 9 from 10:30 pm to 2:30 am, causing further disruption to air travel for British people planning vacations.
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The upcoming four-hour strike scheduled for next week has been organized by the Italian Federation of Transport Workers (FILT), the Italian General Confederation of Labour (CGIL), and the Italian Union of Transport (UIL).
Even though the industrial action lasts only briefly, it might result in significant costs for EasyJet and lead to travel disruptions lasting several hours post-action.
Anton Radchenko, who serves as both an international lawyer and the CEO of AirAdvisor, a firm specializing in compensation expertise, suggests that the strikes might trigger a ‘domino effect’ throughout the sector should aircraft be grounded, resulting in flight cancellations.
Mr. Radchenko clarified that even if the flights are only postponed, this could cause subsequent aircraft to also experience delays in their scheduled departures. As a result, travel to and from the United Kingdom might encounter extended holdups.
Mr. Radchenko stated, “Strikes initiated by flight attendants can have highly detrimental effects on an airline’s daily functioning.”
This is due to the fact that flight attendants play a crucial role in the services offered by commercial airlines. They ensure passengers enjoy their flights while also verifying that safety equipment functions correctly and conducting demonstrations of emergency procedures,” he explained.
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Mr. Radchenko asserts that protests regarding work environment and compensation might turn 2025 into an ‘all-encompassing disaster for airlines’ across the industry.
In last month, visitors traveling through Italy encountered an episode of labor unrest involving easyJet pilots along with employees from Assohandlers, an organization representing baggage handlers and ground personnel at key airports.
Prior to that, a nationwide general strike on March 8 led to significant disruptions in travel.
Last month, employees of Finland’s main carrier, Finnair, also went on strike, leading to the cancellation of 70 flights in a single day.
Mr. Radchenko clarified that passengers can claim compensation ranging from £220 to £520 if their flight gets canceled or experiences a delay of over three hours as a result of strike actions.
He encouraged all travelers experiencing delays or cancellations on April 9 to utilize Air Advisor’s free compensation calculator to determine their potential entitlements prior to submitting a claim.
In a statement to MailOnline, EasyJet said: “We have officially been notified about a four-hour strike involving certain Italian airport-based transportation worker unions on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. This action is anticipated to affect some operations at Milan and Naples airports.”
‘We would like to reassure customers that we are doing all possible to minimise any disruption as a result of the strike action and should any flights be impacted we will be contacting customers directly with their options to help rearrange their plans.’
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