Strike at Venice Airport?

Travelers planning to fly to the lagoon city of Venice next week are anxiously watching developments: Will there be a strike at Venice Airport? Union representatives are taking a firm stance and have announced a warning strike at Venice Marco Polo Airport for next Monday, November 15, 2010.

Will Venice Airport already be hit by a strike next week?

Venice Airport officials consider a warning strike highly likely for next Monday, November 15, 2010. The Italian trade union USB announced that date for the labor action. The operators of Marco Polo Airport announced this on the airport's website, according to a report by the online magazine “Travel One.”

Strike times at Venice Airport already set

According to the plans drawn up by union representatives in Italy, all employees working in ground handling are to walk off the job and strike between 7 and 10 a.m. and between 6 and 9 p.m. Employees of a security company and a catering service are also expected to join the airport strike between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Venice .

Venice Airport: Expect delays and flight cancellations

All passengers planning to depart from or land at Venice Airport next Monday should therefore expect delays and check in advance for possible delays or cancellations. If you have an urgent appointment, it is also advisable to look into alternative travel options.