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Italy: General strike Tuesday 6th Sep

6th September 2011 A general strike in Italy has seen flights cancelled and widespread disruption spread across the national transport network.

The largest union in the country, CGIL, called the strike in response to proposed austerity measures in the country.

British Airways, Iberia and a number of other airlines have cancelled or rescheduled flights to the country due to the eight-hour strike today.

Air services are due to be disrupted from 10:00-18:00 today.

Disruption to train services will run from 09:00 until 17:00.

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