French flight controllers strike

French flight controllers began a strike on Tuesday 20 July which is expected to disrupt air traffic until early Thursday.
The industrial action was called by five trade unions to protest what they claim will be a loss of jobs when six European countries merge their civil aviation services.
Passengers face at least 24-hours of cancellations and delays at the height of the holiday season.
Carriers have been asked to cancel half of all flights taking off from and arriving at Paris’ Orly Airport and 20 per cent of flights at the capital’s other major airport, Charles de Gaulle.
The trade unions are protesting against the creation of the so-called Single European Sky re-organisation.
Those with travel plans should contact their airline or travel company for advice and information.
It is anticipated that there will be further French ATC strikes in September, although no dates have been set.

French airports effected

Airports of Paris – Nice Côte d’Azur – Nantes Atlantique – Airports of Lyon – Toulouse-Blagnac

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