Hundreds Of Passengers Stranded Around Italy Today as Milan, Rome, Venice and Naples Cancel 30 And Delay 171, Disrupting Wizz Air Malta, ITA Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Emirates, And Other Airlines

Hundreds of passengers grounded in Italy today as 201 flight cancellations and delays disrupted operations at Rome Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa, Venice Marco Polo, and Naples Capodichino. The airlines most affected include Wizz Air Malta (11 cancellations, 26 delays), Emirates (7 cancellations, 4 delays), El Al (5 cancellations), and Etihad Airways (3 cancellations, 2 delays). Other prominent carriers facing disruption include ITA Airways (8 delays, 1 cancellation), Ryanair (22 delays), easyJet (10 delays), Air France (2 delays), KLM (4 delays), Lufthansa (3 delays), and British Airways (3 delays). The airports most affected were Milan Malpensa and Rome Fiumicino, followed by Venice Marco Polo and Naples Capodichino.

• Updated today: 171 flight delays and 30 cancellations were recorded across four major Italian airports.
• Milan Malpensa reported the highest disruption levels overall.
• Rome Fiumicino also saw heavy operational impact throughout the day.
• Wizz Air Malta experienced the largest combined number of cancellations and delays.
• Emirates and El Al recorded notably high cancellation totals.
• Ryanair and easyJet faced extensive delays but avoided cancellations in several locations.
• Venice and Naples experienced comparatively lighter disruption.

Airports Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

Milan Malpensa experienced the highest level of disruption, with widespread delays and a significant number of cancellations impacting both European and long-haul carriers.

Rome Fiumicino followed closely, registering substantial delays and cancellations affecting multiple international airlines.

Venice Marco Polo saw moderate disruption, primarily driven by delays rather than cancellations.

Naples Capodichino recorded minimal impact compared to the other airports, with limited cancellations and single-digit delays.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

Wizz Air Malta

Wizz Air Malta recorded the highest overall disruption, with 11 cancellations and 26 delays across Rome, Milan, Venice, and Naples. The airline was the most consistently affected carrier across all four airports.

Emirates

Emirates reported 7 cancellations and 4 delays, with notable cancellation concentration at Milan Malpensa and Rome Fiumicino, along with a cancellation in Venice.

El Al

El Al registered 5 cancellations and no delays, including a full cancellation rate at Venice and additional cancellations at Rome and Milan.

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways faced 3 cancellations and 2 delays, with disruptions recorded at both Rome and Milan.

ITA Airways

ITA Airways experienced 8 delays and 1 cancellation, primarily concentrated at Rome Fiumicino, contributing significantly to that airport’s overall delay figures.

Ryanair

Ryanair recorded 22 delays across the four airports, with its largest impacts seen in Milan and Rome, though the carrier avoided cancellations in these locations.

easyJet

easyJet reported 10 delays, concentrated at Milan Malpensa, without cancellations.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

• Check flight status directly with the airline before heading to the airport. Schedules can change multiple times within hours, especially during operational disruption. Confirm departure time, gate assignment, and aircraft status shortly before leaving for the airport.
• Monitor airline apps and official airport websites for real-time updates. Push notifications and live departure boards often reflect changes faster than third-party booking platforms, helping passengers react quickly to delays or gate changes.
• Contact customer service for rebooking options in case of cancellations. If a flight is cancelled, request rebooking on the next available service, ask about alternative routes, or inquire about partner airline options where applicable.
• Request written confirmation of delay or cancellation for potential compensation claims. Documentation from the airline can be necessary when applying for reimbursement, insurance claims, or compensation under applicable passenger rights regulations.
• Review EU passenger rights regulations regarding compensation eligibility. Under EU rules, passengers may be entitled to assistance, rebooking, refunds, meals, accommodation, or financial compensation depending on the length of delay and reason for cancellation.
• Keep receipts for meals, accommodation, or transportation if stranded. Airlines may reimburse reasonable expenses incurred due to extended delays or overnight cancellations, provided proper documentation is submitted.

Overview of Flight Disruptions

Today’s flight disruptions in Italy were concentrated at Milan Malpensa and Rome Fiumicino, with additional impact at Venice Marco Polo and Naples Capodichino. Airlines most affected included Wizz Air Malta, Emirates, El Al, Etihad Airways, ITA Airways, and Ryanair, alongside operational delays involving easyJet, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, and British Airways. Milan and Rome emerged as the primary disruption centers, while Venice and Naples experienced comparatively limited operational disturbance.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware

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