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Economic Times
15 hours ago
- Economic Times
Strike by French air traffic controllers causes flight delays, cancellations
AP Passengers look a departures information board at Saint-Exupery airport, near Lyon, as French air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike to demand better working conditions, Friday, July 4, 2025. A strike by French air traffic controllers seeking better working conditions brought chaos at the height of Europe's summer travel season after around 40 per cent of flights to and from Paris were cancelled on started hitting airports across France on Thursday. These intensified Friday as the national civil aviation authority asked airlines to cancel 40 per cent of flights at Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais airports serving Paris, half of flights in Nice and 30 per cent of flights in Marseille, Lyon and some other the preventive cancellations, the authority warned in a statement that "disruptions and long delays are to be expected at all French airports." Paris airports' departure boards were showing a long list of flight delays and cancellations for destinations across France, Europe, North Africa and was among the airlines that announced widespread disruptions, saying in a statement that it had cancelled more than 400 flights affecting 70,000 passengers. The company said the strike affects all its flights over French airspace as well as traffic in and out of French airports, and urged the European Union to reform air traffic rules. One of the two unions leading the strike, UNSA-ICNA, said in a statement there are not enough employees to handle surging air travel and that inflation is eating away at salaries. The unions are also protesting new reform measures aiming to more tightly monitor their work, prompted by a near-collision at the Bordeaux Minister Philippe Tabarot called the unions' demands - and their decision to strike just as French schools close for the summer and many families head on vacation - "unacceptable." Mariano Mignola, from Naples, Italy, travelling with his wife and children, had his flight back from Paris cancelled. "Last night, when we checked in, we realised something was wrong. We went to the airport's website and discovered the sad news," he said. "We came here hoping to find a solution, that the company would provide us with accommodation. But instead, nothing." "We have to do everything on our own, but it's impossible" in the midst of holiday departures, Mignola said. "There's nothing available, not even a car to drive back." Parisian Patrick Haus had planned to attend a meeting in Nice, in southern France, but his flight was cancelled. "In a way, I stand in solidarity with the strikers. It's important to know that people don't strike for fun," he said.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
Strike by French air traffic controllers causes flight delays, cancellations
A strike by French air traffic controllers seeking better working conditions brought chaos at the height of Europe's summer travel season after around 40 per cent of flights to and from Paris were cancelled on Friday. Disruptions started hitting airports across France on Thursday. These intensified Friday as the national civil aviation authority asked airlines to cancel 40 per cent of flights at Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais airports serving Paris, half of flights in Nice and 30 per cent of flights in Marseille, Lyon and some other cities. Despite the preventive cancellations, the authority warned in a statement that "disruptions and long delays are to be expected at all French airports." Paris airports' departure boards were showing a long list of flight delays and cancellations for destinations across France, Europe, North Africa and beyond. Ryanair was among the airlines that announced widespread disruptions, saying in a statement that it had cancelled more than 400 flights affecting 70,000 passengers. The company said the strike affects all its flights over French airspace as well as traffic in and out of French airports, and urged the European Union to reform air traffic rules. Live Events One of the two unions leading the strike, UNSA-ICNA, said in a statement there are not enough employees to handle surging air travel and that inflation is eating away at salaries. The unions are also protesting new reform measures aiming to more tightly monitor their work, prompted by a near-collision at the Bordeaux airport. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot called the unions' demands - and their decision to strike just as French schools close for the summer and many families head on vacation - "unacceptable." Mariano Mignola, from Naples, Italy, travelling with his wife and children, had his flight back from Paris cancelled. "Last night, when we checked in, we realised something was wrong. We went to the airport's website and discovered the sad news," he said. "We came here hoping to find a solution, that the company would provide us with accommodation. But instead, nothing." "We have to do everything on our own, but it's impossible" in the midst of holiday departures, Mignola said. "There's nothing available, not even a car to drive back." Parisian Patrick Haus had planned to attend a meeting in Nice, in southern France, but his flight was cancelled. "In a way, I stand in solidarity with the strikers. It's important to know that people don't strike for fun," he said.
The Advertiser
21 hours ago
- The Advertiser
French air traffic controllers disrupt summer travel
About 40 per cent of flights have been cancelled at all Paris airports and tens of thousands of passengers are rearranging plans at the height of the summer travel season because of a strike by French air traffic controllers seeking better working conditions. Disruptions started hitting airports around France on Thursday and intensified Friday. The national civil aviation authority asked airlines to cancel 40 per cent of flights on Friday at Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais airports serving Paris, half of flights in Nice and 30 per cent of flights in Marseille, Lyon and some other cities. Despite the preventive cancellations, the authority warned in a statement that "disruptions and long delays are to be expected at all French airports". Ryanair was among airlines that announced widespread disruptions, saying it cancelled more than 400 flights affecting 70,000 passengers. The company said the strike affected all its flights over French airspace, as well as traffic in and out of French airports, and urged the European Union to reform air traffic rules. One of the two unions leading the strike, UNSA-ICNA, said there were not enough employees to handle surging air travel and that inflation was eating away at salaries. The unions also are protesting new reform measures aiming to more tightly monitor their work, prompted by a near-collision at the Bordeaux airport. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot called the union demands - and their decision to strike just as French schools close for the summer and many families head on vacation - "unacceptable". About 40 per cent of flights have been cancelled at all Paris airports and tens of thousands of passengers are rearranging plans at the height of the summer travel season because of a strike by French air traffic controllers seeking better working conditions. Disruptions started hitting airports around France on Thursday and intensified Friday. The national civil aviation authority asked airlines to cancel 40 per cent of flights on Friday at Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais airports serving Paris, half of flights in Nice and 30 per cent of flights in Marseille, Lyon and some other cities. Despite the preventive cancellations, the authority warned in a statement that "disruptions and long delays are to be expected at all French airports". Ryanair was among airlines that announced widespread disruptions, saying it cancelled more than 400 flights affecting 70,000 passengers. The company said the strike affected all its flights over French airspace, as well as traffic in and out of French airports, and urged the European Union to reform air traffic rules. One of the two unions leading the strike, UNSA-ICNA, said there were not enough employees to handle surging air travel and that inflation was eating away at salaries. The unions also are protesting new reform measures aiming to more tightly monitor their work, prompted by a near-collision at the Bordeaux airport. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot called the union demands - and their decision to strike just as French schools close for the summer and many families head on vacation - "unacceptable". About 40 per cent of flights have been cancelled at all Paris airports and tens of thousands of passengers are rearranging plans at the height of the summer travel season because of a strike by French air traffic controllers seeking better working conditions. Disruptions started hitting airports around France on Thursday and intensified Friday. The national civil aviation authority asked airlines to cancel 40 per cent of flights on Friday at Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais airports serving Paris, half of flights in Nice and 30 per cent of flights in Marseille, Lyon and some other cities. Despite the preventive cancellations, the authority warned in a statement that "disruptions and long delays are to be expected at all French airports". Ryanair was among airlines that announced widespread disruptions, saying it cancelled more than 400 flights affecting 70,000 passengers. The company said the strike affected all its flights over French airspace, as well as traffic in and out of French airports, and urged the European Union to reform air traffic rules. One of the two unions leading the strike, UNSA-ICNA, said there were not enough employees to handle surging air travel and that inflation was eating away at salaries. The unions also are protesting new reform measures aiming to more tightly monitor their work, prompted by a near-collision at the Bordeaux airport. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot called the union demands - and their decision to strike just as French schools close for the summer and many families head on vacation - "unacceptable". About 40 per cent of flights have been cancelled at all Paris airports and tens of thousands of passengers are rearranging plans at the height of the summer travel season because of a strike by French air traffic controllers seeking better working conditions. Disruptions started hitting airports around France on Thursday and intensified Friday. The national civil aviation authority asked airlines to cancel 40 per cent of flights on Friday at Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais airports serving Paris, half of flights in Nice and 30 per cent of flights in Marseille, Lyon and some other cities. Despite the preventive cancellations, the authority warned in a statement that "disruptions and long delays are to be expected at all French airports". Ryanair was among airlines that announced widespread disruptions, saying it cancelled more than 400 flights affecting 70,000 passengers. The company said the strike affected all its flights over French airspace, as well as traffic in and out of French airports, and urged the European Union to reform air traffic rules. One of the two unions leading the strike, UNSA-ICNA, said there were not enough employees to handle surging air travel and that inflation was eating away at salaries. The unions also are protesting new reform measures aiming to more tightly monitor their work, prompted by a near-collision at the Bordeaux airport. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot called the union demands - and their decision to strike just as French schools close for the summer and many families head on vacation - "unacceptable".
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Holidaymakers braced for second day of chaos due to strikes
French air traffic controllers initiated a second day of strikes on Friday, causing widespread flight cancellations and disruptions across France during the peak summer travel season. Ryanair announced it had cancelled 400 flights, affecting 70,000 passengers, while easyJet also scrapped numerous services due to the industrial action. The strike, led by the UNSA-ICNA union, is in protest over demands for improved working conditions, increased staffing levels, better pay, and against new monitoring reforms. The French Civil Aviation Authority had pre-emptively requested airlines to cut a significant percentage of flights from major French airports, including Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a warning to travellers, advising them to check operator advice due to the ongoing industrial action.
LeMonde
a day ago
- LeMonde
Air traffic controllers' strike disrupts travel to, from and over France
About 40% of flights were canceled on Friday, July 4, at all Paris airports and tens of thousands of passengers were rearranging plans at the height of the summer travel season because of a strike by French air traffic controllers seeking better working conditions. Disruptions started hitting airports around France on Thursday and intensified on Friday. The national civil aviation authority asked airlines to cancel 40% of flights on Friday at Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais airports serving Paris, half of flights in Nice and 30% of flights in Marseille, Lyon and some other cities. Despite the preventive cancelations, the authority warned in a statement that "disruptions and long delays are to be expected at all French airports." Ryanair was among airlines that announced widespread disruptions, saying in a statement it canceled more than 400 flights affecting 70,000 passengers. The company said the strike affects all its flights over French airspace, as well as traffic in and out of French airports, and urged the European Union to reform air traffic rules. One of the two unions leading the strike, UNSA-ICNA, said in a statement there are not enough employees to handle surging air travel and that inflation is eating away at salaries. The unions also are protesting new reform measures aiming to more tightly monitor their work, prompted by a near-collision at the Bordeaux airport. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot called the union demands – and their decision to strike just as French schools close for the summer and many families head on vacation – "unacceptable."
