Train strike July 2026, but not only that: flights and ships are also at risk. A new week of protests, in fact, is putting the Italian transport in the midst of the summer exodus. Starting today, Tuesday July 21, the mobilizations will first involve the air sector, then maritime connections and finally the national railway network.
The risk for travelers is having to deal with delays, service changes, and cancellations. The most delicate phase will focus on until Friday 24 July, with protests that will involve easyJet staff, workers at various airports, Grandi Navi Veloci employees and workers of the FS Group and Italo.
Strike: Tuesday, July 21 easyJet
The first particularly complex day is Tuesday 21 July. The flight crew of easyJet will cross its arms for 24 hours throughout the country, as part of the strike called by Usb Lavoro Privato. The following are still planned: fascia protection From 7:00 am to 10:00 am and from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, during which the connections established by law and ENAC must be guaranteed. Outside these hours, cancellations, delays, and schedule changes may occur, with possible repercussions even in the hours following the conclusion of the protest.
The strike will not only affect easyJet crews. At Milan Malpensa, workers from the logistics companies Alha and Mle-Bcube, while in Lamezia Terme the stoppage will affect the staff for 24 hours Sacal Gh.
Four-hour mobilizations are planned also at the airports of Naples and Salerno, from 10am to 14pm, and in the Sardinian ports of Olbia e Alghero, from 13pm to 17pm. A 24-hour national protest will also involve the staff of the Uab Dat Lt company from the Italian headquarters in Palermo.
Passengers with a flight scheduled for Tuesday are advised to check connection status Through the company's official channels and communications received via email or text message. In the event of cancellation, you can request a refund or check the availability of an alternative.
Strike: Grandi Navi Veloci ships will stop on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd.
From the airports the protest will move to maritime sector. The employees of Grandi Navi Veloci will stop for 24 hours, from 12pm on Wednesday 22nd July to 11.59am on Thursday 23rd July. The strike, called by Csle and Orsa Marittimi, could cause disruptions to connections operated by the company, at a time of year characterized by high demand for tourist resorts and islands.
Travelers should therefore check for any schedule changes or cancellations before reaching ports. The effects of the protest could also last beyond the formal end of the strike, especially if it becomes necessary to reschedule missed departures.
Train strike July 23-24: stoppages from Thursday evening until Friday
The week will end with the national strike by FS Group staff, scheduled from 9:00 PM on Thursday, July 23rd to 9:00 PM on Friday, July 24th. The mobilization may result in changes to the circulation of high-speed trains, long-distance trains, and regional services, with possible consequences even before the start and after the end of the stoppage. Regional transport will be guaranteed. essential services during weekdays included between 6 and 9 am and between 18 and 21 pmInformation on confirmed connections, refund options, and travel schedules will be available on the Trenitalia website and app, at ticket offices, in stations, and by calling the dedicated toll-free number.
The strike will involve Italo's staff tooTo reduce inconvenience to passengers, the company has published the list of trains that will still be guaranteed during the 24 hours of mobilization.
On Friday, the following are planned: also several protests in local public transportIn Salerno, Sita Sud staff will be on strike from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, while in the Marche region, public transport companies will be on strike from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. In Puglia, operators of Ferrovie Sud Est and Servizi Automobilistici will be on strike from 7:45 pm to 11:45 pm.
After four days of mobilizations in the main transport sectors, the calendar will continue Saturday 25 July with the strike of Arst staff in the provinces of Cagliari, Sassari, Nuoro and Oristano.
For those who have to travel, the advice remains to check departures and connections before setting off.
