UK travellers with easyJet flights booked tomorrow are being warned to expect delays.
Strike action taking place across Italy could impact passengers travelling to and from the country. Ground handling services are among the sectors taking industrial action.
EasyJet has warned of potential delays and has asked passengers to allow additional time to travel to and from the airport. Customers will not be entitled to claim for compensation as a result of the industrial action.
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EasyJet said: "We have been informed of national strike action in Italy on Friday, April 21 which will affect areas in the airport including ground handling services.
"Like all airlines operating to and from Italy, we may see some disruption to our flying programme on this date. We advise customers travelling to or from Italy on Friday, April 21 to allow additional time to travel to and from the airport and please continue to check flight tracker for further updates.
"Should any flights be cancelled then we will contact customers via email and SMS using the details provided at the time of booking and check in."
They added: "For cancelled flights only, we advise customers not to travel to the airport but to transfer their flights free of charge or take a refund by logging onto Manage Bookings on easyJet.com or our Flight Tracker: easyjet.com/XXXX (Your flight number).
"In accordance with EU261 regulations, customers will not be entitled to claim for compensation as a result of the industrial action.
"Although this is outside of our control, we would like to reassure customers that we are doing all we can to minimise any disruption that may occur as a result of the strike action."
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