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Milan Airports Hit by 24-Hour Strike: What Travellers Need to Know

Ground handling workers at Malpensa and Linate walk out today. EasyJet crews also striking. Here is what to expect and your passenger rights.

Travellers flying through Milan today face significant disruption as ground handling workers at both Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Milan Linate (LIN) airports began a 24-hour strike on March 18, 2026. The industrial action, called by workers from Airport Handling and ALHA, is expected to affect ground services throughout the day.

What Is Happening

The strike involves ground handling staff responsible for baggage, check-in support, and aircraft turnaround at Milan's two main airports. On top of this, easyJet cabin crews across Italy are staging a separate 4-hour walkout from 1 PM to 5 PM, compounding the disruption during the afternoon peak.

Brescia Montichiari Airport is also affected by a separate 24-hour handling strike on the same date.

Expected Impact on Flights

Based on previous ground-handling strikes at Malpensa, between 35% and 45% of flights could be cancelled, with knock-on delays rippling across European hubs within hours. Italy's civil aviation authority ENAC has implemented protected time slots during peak hours (7 AM–10 AM and 6 PM–9 PM) to minimise disruption, but travellers should expect delays and cancellations outside those windows.

Airlines affected include Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Wizz Air, and several other carriers operating from Milan.

Your Passenger Rights

Under EU Regulation EC 261/2004, if your flight is cancelled you are entitled to:

Full refund or rebooking on an alternative flight
Meals and refreshments during extended waits
Hotel accommodation if an overnight stay becomes necessary

However, strikes are generally classified as extraordinary circumstances, meaning airlines are not required to pay additional compensation (€250–€600) beyond rebooking and care.

Alternatives: Train and Bus Routes to Milan

If your flight is cancelled, consider alternative transport. Milan is well connected by rail and bus from many European cities. High-speed trains from Rome, Turin, and Bologna reach Milan in under 3 hours, while international buses from cities like Zurich, Munich, and Lyon offer budget-friendly alternatives.

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