"The industrial action, which has been organised by pilots' union ANPAC and cabin-crew union USB Lavoro Aereo, is a result of stalled talks over roster patterns, post-pandemic wage restoration and the integration of new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The stoppage falls outside Italy's legally protected 'guaranteed flight' windows, meaning a significant share of domestic and intra-Schengen services could be grounded."
"Passengers should be aware that while airlines often cite strikes as 'extraordinary circumstances', industrial action by an airline's own employees, such as this walk-out by easyJet pilots and cabin crew, is generally considered within the carrier's control under UK and Under EU 261/2004 regulations. Because this strike stems from internal disputes over wa"
"If your flight is cancelled, the airline must offer you a choice between a full refund or re-routing to your destination at the earliest opportunity. Critically, if easyJet cannot fly you out promptly, they should book you onto a flight with an alternative carrier."
More than 20,000 easyJet passengers travelling to and from Italy face disruption on Saturday due to a nationwide walk-out between 1pm and 5pm. The strike was organised by pilots' union ANPAC and cabin-crew union USB Lavoro Aereo over roster patterns, post-pandemic wage restoration and integration of new Airbus A321neo aircraft. easyJet flies to Italy from 12 UK airports, including Gatwick, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham, Luton, Bristol, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Belfast International. The stoppage falls outside Italy's legally mandated 'guaranteed flight' windows, so many domestic and intra‑Schengen services could be grounded. Passengers should check flight status and may be entitled to refunds, rerouting or alternative-carrier bookings under EU261 and UK rules.
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