During the day, staff at many companies are striking at the same time, such as Ryanair, Easyjet, Tui and British Airways. The worst is expected for travelers who fly to and from Italy.
Airport staff, ground staff and baggage handlers will leave all major Italian airports between 1 pm and 5 pm local time. The Italian news agency Adnkronos describes the day as "the black Saturday", when several airports and destinations are affected, including Milan (Milan Linate) Rome (Fiumcino), Florence, Naples and Venice. At Milan Linate airport, staff at the aviation company Swissport will also go on strike on the same day.
The strikers in Italy are demanding, among other things, improved safety, better working conditions, more balance between work and private life and new national agreements.
Also in Spain, staff and pilots at the airline Volotea, which flies to over 100 European cities, are going on strike during the Saturday. During the weekend, flight staff in Portugal at Manzies Aviation are also striking, which affects departures to and from Lisbon's airport. Flight staff in Portugal are striking during several weekends in the summer.
Passengers are recommended to keep an eye on their flight status before traveling to and from the airports and be prepared for delays and canceled trips during the weekend.
