Flights were cancelled and delayed for several hours on Friday after a technical failure affected Italy’s air traffic control network.
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Tag: Airport of Florence
From 21,000 Passengers to Four Million: 40 Years of Florence Airport
Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport is marking 40 years since the resumption of regular scheduled services.
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EU Ends EES Flexibility: What Tuscany Travelers Need to Know
Travelers arriving in Italy from outside the European Union could face longer waits at airports and border checkpoints from Sunday, September 6, 2026
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Florence and Pisa airports improve accessibility for deaf passengers
Toscana Aeroporti has launched a new accessibility service aiming to improve communication for deaf travellers and passengers with language difficulties.
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Up to 60 extra taxis on Florence streets until November 2026
The measure aims to cope with rising demand during the tourist season, with additional shifts and new services planned.
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Airlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border system
Italian aviation groups ask for more flexibility in the Entry/Exit System after delays of up to three hours at border controls across Europe.
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Pisa and Florence airports face delays as new EU border system comes into force
Travellers using Tuscany’s main airports may face longer waits due to the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), which introduces stricter digital checks for non-EU passengers.
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Tuscany’s airports close record 2025 with almost 10 million passengers
Traffic reached unprecedented levels at both Florence and Pisa, with growth recorded in every month of the year.
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Skimming devices found on ticket machines in Florence
Police uncovered a card fraud scam at busy transport hubs, mainly targeting tourists and occasional passengers.
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Medieval city walls found under Piazza Beccaria delay tramway works
Ancient remains linked to Dante’s Florence force three-month revision of construction plans.
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