Gino Lisa Airport faces labor instability and declining passenger numbers

The Gino Lisa Airport in Foggia is facing significant operational and labor challenges. Trade unions, including Cgil, Filt, Filcams, and Nidil, are calling for the stabilization of approximately 40 workers. These employees, who handle essential services such as firefighting, airport security, and passenger assistance, are currently facing job precariousness. Unions argue that any future growth or development of the airport must include job security and the strengthening of existing employment levels.

Simultaneously, local officials and associations are expressing alarm over declining passenger numbers. Foggia City Councilor Pasquale Cataneo has criticized the Puglia Region and Aeroporti di Puglia for failing to address critical infrastructure needs. Key issues cited include the inadequacy of flight offerings, the need to utilize the full 2,000-meter runway, and the requirement for upgraded firefighting facilities. Critics claim that despite previous strategic guidelines, essential projects regarding intermodality and marketing remain unfulfilled, threatening the economic future of the Capitanata region.