According to the plan, from July 27 to October 27, 2019, Milan Linate International Airport will be temporarily closed to serve the infrastructure upgrade work. The temporary suspension of the airport, right at the time of the "tourist season", is expected to cause many impacts on tourism revenue of Milan city as well as Italy.
Milan Linate is the top choice airport because of its proximity to the city center, making it very convenient for tourists to travel. According to statistics from the Italian government, Milan Linate Airport welcomes more than nine million passengers each year, equivalent to 750,000 passengers per month. During the peak tourist season, this number will of course be higher. During the three months of "closed renovations", more than two million passengers will have to find other alternatives.
The Milan city government has proposed an alternative during the temporary closure of Milan Linate Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport. This is a large airport, but the distance from the airport to the city center is quite far. From Milan Malpensa Airport to the city center, visitors have to travel about an hour by train.
The Milan city government foresees the disadvantages that this repair may bring to airlines, travel companies, as well as international tourists. However, the renovation of the infrastructure system of Milan Linate airport is necessary to improve the quality of infrastructure as well as services for tourists.
