Best airport alternates during Milan Linate’s (LIML) closure
Summary
Because Linate is a major destination for business aircraft, its closure will have an impact on operations to the north of Italy region. The closure will divert several million passengers and thousands of flights to alternate airports – mostly to Milan Malpensa (LIMC). Due to the high number of flights being diverted, combined with part of the closure taking place during Italy’s peak season and several high-traffic events, operators should be prepared for increased congestion and delays. The project will include re-laying the takeoff and landing runway, installing new underground fuel pipelines, modernizing the baggage handling system and updating the boarding, food and shopping areas. Operating to the north of Italy during the closure is going to be very complex, therefore we suggest to submitting your schedule as soon as it’s known along with detailed requirements for arrival and departure (such as catering, fuel, ground transportation etc).