A quick update from Katy on strikes in Italy. There was a nationwide general strike yesterday, Monday May 18, and another one is coming on May 29.

Summary: Strikes are frequent in Italy but they are almost always announced in advance. Katy covers which train and flight services usually run even during a strike, what to do if your service is canceled, and how to get ahead of future strike dates.

Untold Italy app users receive strike notifications before they travel. You can find the upcoming strike dates on this Italian Ministry of Transport website.

More info on how to manage strikes in this article.

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