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Italian Aviation Strike Grounds 38 % of Flights; Prague–Italy Routes Among Cancellations
A nationwide aviation strike in Italy on 11 May 2026 led to the cancellation of at least six flights on the Prague–Italy corridor, stranding more than a thousand passengers. Czech companies were forced to re-route travellers and freight, underscoring the vulnerability of cross-border mobility to industrial action.
Prague Airport to pay CZK 13.3 million to nearby municipalities as main runway modernization diverts traffic
Prague Airport will pay CZK 13.3 million to surrounding communities affected by increased noise while its main runway is closed for safety upgrades until 14 August 2026. The one-off compensation aims to maintain positive relations with local authorities as flights are temporarily rerouted over residential areas, but travellers and airlines should expect minor schedule adjustments and longer taxi times during the works.([media24.cz](https://media24.cz/article/miliony-za-hluk-nad-hlavami-letiste-praha-odskodni-obce-za-uzavirku-hlavni-drahy))
Road works create kilometre-long queues near Václav Havel Airport; passengers urged to leave early
Ongoing resurfacing works on the I/7 access road created lengthy traffic jams near Prague Airport on 10 May 2026. Airport management warns passengers to build in multi-hour buffers or switch to public transport, as delays are expected to persist until mid-June and could disrupt flight check-in and air-cargo cut-off times.([media24.cz](https://media24.cz/article/letiste-varuje-pred-kolonami-doporucuje-rezervu-i-nekolik-hodin))