Strikes in Italy disrupt travel and tourism

ONGOING strikes in Italy continue to disrupt travel and tourism across the country this summer, according to internet news service ‘twcrossroads’. Italian airline Alitalia was forced to cancel over 100 flights June 4 as a result of striking air traffic controllers. The article says that further strikes have been planned for June 13 and 14, and at Genoa June 25, which could disrupt flights across the country. (Heather Ruddock)