National strike in Italy leads to EasyJet flights cancellations

National strike in Italy leads to EasyJet flights cancellations

The flights between the United Kingdom and Italy cancelled by EasyJet leave passengers stressed. Approximately 5, 000 travelers have faced cancelled flights and spoilt plans. The decision was made as a result of the coming strike planned on October, 25. Passengers who were supposed to get away from it all by it express their disappointment due to spoilt plans.

The national strike is organized to fight against low payments and poor working conditions. As for Italian airline companies, for example, Aitalia is inevitably to experience certain consequences as well. Their pilots and crew are going to join about midnight. Thus, easyJet has to cancel about 32 flights.

An easyJet representative has confirmed that cancellations of the company’s operations are to be affected by the strike in question. But the travelers were informed via emails or messages so that they could change their tickets for free or to be made up for.

Moreover, for passengers travelling to Italy it is advisable to monitor the flight status before heading to the airport. The airline company expresses its apologies for the inconveniences caused and reassures that it is doing their best to minimize the consequences.

According European air passengers’ rights rules, airlines have to assist in finding a suitable alternative flight on the same day or provide tickets operated by another airline in case of flights being cancelled. Although EU regulations do not ensure compensations in case a strike is not connected with the airline company. Though if there is a three-hour or more delay they are to provide meals and accommodation of required.

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