Airline strike on Sunday, September 13, 2026: flights from Naples also at risk, with guaranteed times and slots.

Sunday, September 13, 2026, will be a red-flagged day for those who must fly. Following the end of the summer holiday , which expired on September 5, the nightmare of strikes returns to Italian air transport. Several strikes are scheduled involving airlines, ground handling, and airport security.

The heaviest mobilization concerns easyJet , but it's not the only one. Here's what anyone with a flight booked needs to know, with special attention to passengers departing from Naples Capodichino Airport.

EasyJet's 24-hour strike also puts flights from Naples at risk.

easyJet flight crew , pilots and flight attendants, will be on strike all day, from 00:00 AM to 23:59 PM on Sunday, September 13. The strike is nationwide and affects all Italian airports served by the low-cost airline.

This means that flights to and from Naples may also be delayed or canceled. Naples Airport has published the official notice with the work stoppage times.

Sardinia is an exception: for flights to and from Cagliari, the disruption lasts only 4 hours, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Other strikes scheduled for September 13th

Rome: Fiumicino and Ciampino

At Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino airports, ADR Security staff , the company responsible for security checks, will be on strike for 24 hours, from midnight to midnight. On the same day, Aviation Services staff will be on strike for four hours, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tuscany: Pisa and Florence

At the airports of Pisa and Florence , workers from Toscana Aeroporti , GH Toscana and Consulta crossed their arms for 4 hours, from 11am to 15pm.

Sardinia: Alghero, Olbia, and Cagliari

In Sardinia, the strike lasted 24 hours in Alghero (SO.GE.A.AL.) and Olbia (GEASAR). In Cagliari-Elmas , however, the staff of Sogaer, Sogaersecurity, and Sogaerdyn stopped for 4 hours, from 11:00 to 15:00.

Guarantee bands: when flights still depart

Even on strike days, there is a safety net. ENAC establishes two protection periods during which flights must be guaranteed: the first from 7:00 am to 10:00 am , the second from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Be careful, however: the disruptions accumulated in the preceding hours may also affect those in protected time slots. We recommend checking the status of your flight before leaving home.

Cancelled or delayed flight: what can passengers do?

In the event of a cancellation, the passenger can choose between a full refund of the ticket and alternative transportation to their destination. The airline usually offers rerouting.

If the carrier does not respond or proposes a much more inconvenient solution, the passenger can organize themselves independently, keeping the receipts for the expenses incurred.

Beware of a false myth: a ground staff strike does not automatically void the right to financial compensation under the European regulation. The airline must demonstrate that the strike directly and unavoidably affected that specific flight.

For more information on protections and refunds, please read our guide to passenger rights in the event of an airline strike.

How to check the status of your flight

• Website and app of the airline company, in the section dedicated to flight status.
• Official website ofdeparture airport.
• List of guaranteed flights published by ENAC on the organization's portal (enac.gov.it).

Those who fly frequently from the city can also take a look at what happened in the easyJet strike on 21 July 2026 , with dynamics similar to those on Sunday.

FAQ

Does the September 13 strike also affect Naples?

Yes. The easyJet flight crew strike is nationwide, so it also affects flights departing and arriving at Naples Capodichino Airport . The confirmed safety and handling strikes affect Rome, Pisa, Florence, and Sardinia.

What are the guaranteed flight times?

The protection bands are from 7 to 10 and from 18 to 21.

Am I entitled to a refund if my flight is cancelled?

Yes: the passenger can choose between a full refund and re-routing on another flight.