Flight chaos expected
In France, air traffic controllers are on strike on Friday – which can be uncomfortable for the whole of Europe
In France, many planes are likely to remain on the ground on Friday (symbol image)
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Numerous flight cancellations are expected in France on Friday. The reason is a strike announced by air traffic controllers. As a result of the strike, French civil aviation authorities have asked the airlines to cancel every second flight on September 16th.
Friday should not be a pleasant day, at least for air travelers in France. The French civil aviation authority (DGAC) has asked the airlines to cancel every second flight due to a strike by air traffic controllers on Friday 16 September. As a result of the SNCTA air traffic controllers’ union calling for a strike, “flight cancellations and significant delays are to be expected across the board,” the DGAC warned on Tuesday.
Passengers are asked to postpone their journey if possible and to check with their airline about the status of their flight.
Strike in France could have far-reaching effects
The strike could affect all European air traffic. On the one hand flights to and from France could be affected, on the other hand routes with a stopover in France.
According to the “Augsburger Allgemeine”, the airlines that will be most affected by the air traffic controllers’ strike include Air France, Ryanair, EasyJet, Volotea and Transavia.
Air traffic control said it was “working with the manager of the European network (Eurocontrol) to offer airlines measures to circumvent national airspace”. The SNCTA cited “the current level of inflation” as justification for its strike.
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Source: Augsburg General, Simple Flying