Today will be a passionate Friday for those who have to travel. In fact, they are planning three attacks which will affect the aviation sector and the local public transport network in Rome.
As far as air connections are concerned, the one who will have his arms crossed until 23.59 today is the one Volotea Stafffollowing the trade union acronym UILT-UIL. The workers asked for recognition of the company’s union representation and a fairer contract. Uiltrasporti’s position was harsh, accusing the airline of ignoring workers’ demands after the breakdown of negotiations in October, criticizing the company’s unilateral decision and the absence of constructive union dialogue. Along with the absence of work, Uiltrasporti said, “protection will be in place at the main airports and offices involved, to give greater visibility to the reasons for the protest and to inform users and public opinion about the issues affecting Volotea staff.”
As if that wasn’t enough, it is EasyJet flight crewrepresented by the Lavoro Privato USB union. Workers will stop from 1pm to 5pm to protest working conditions, lack of protection against work stress and demand direct confrontation with management.
During the strike, the delicious one guarantees connections in protection bands 7-10 and 18-21, as well as connections with islands, flights in territorial continuity, intercontinental flights and public utility services. To find out more and any updates, we recommend consulting the Ministry of Transport portal.
Rights and reimbursements for passengers
In the event of a delay or cancellation, passengers are entitled to a refund or compensation under new European regulations currently being approved. The maximum expected replacement cost drops from 600 to 500 euros. At the same time, the minimum waiting time increases: 4 hours for flights up to 3,500 km and 6 hours for longer flights.
In the event of flight cancellation, the company concerned must offer passengers an alternative connection within 3 hours or allow passengers to make their own arrangements independently, with a refund of up to 400% of the ticket cost up to a maximum of 500 euros.
To simplify all relevant procedures, the new regulations require passengers to be provided with a pre-prepared form for refund requests.
Strike in Rome
From strike to strike. Because it will be a difficult day even for those who use public transport in Rome. Union acronym Personal Work USB and Orsa Tpl they have announced a 24-hour strike involving Atac buses, metro, trams and trolleybuses.
The agitation took place in two periods: from 08.30 to 17.00 and from 20.00 to the end of the service.
Connections under subcontract by Atac (021-043-075-33-77-113-246-246P-313-319-351-435-500-515-551-669-980) will be carried out regularly.
