How Strikes Will Disrupt Flights In France This Week
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Posted 03/20/2023 10:28AM
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France is currently going through national strikes in protest over President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms to make the minimum retirement age 64 from 62. The strike activity will impact French aviation, and as such the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) is asking airlines to reduce their flight schedules.
Statements on developments
Several statements have been made on developments. First Air France, the premier French airline air group and France’s flag carrier, has posted a statement on the latest developments;
National call for strike action from 20 to 23 March, 2023
The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) has asked all airlines to reduce their flight schedules to and from Paris Orly and certain French airports from 20 to 23 March, 2023 as part of the national strike action in France.
In this context, Air France plans to operate on these days 95% of its flight schedule, including all its long-haul flights and its flights to and from Paris – Charles de Gaulle. Last-minute delays and cancellations cannot be ruled out. The flight schedule is updated and customers affected by cancelled flights are notified individually by SMS and e-mail.
Statements on developments
Several statements have been made on developments. First Air France, the premier French airline air group and France’s flag carrier, has posted a statement on the latest developments;
National call for strike action from 20 to 23 March, 2023
The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) has asked all airlines to reduce their flight schedules to and from Paris Orly and certain French airports from 20 to 23 March, 2023 as part of the national strike action in France.
In this context, Air France plans to operate on these days 95% of its flight schedule, including all its long-haul flights and its flights to and from Paris – Charles de Gaulle. Last-minute delays and cancellations cannot be ruled out. The flight schedule is updated and customers affected by cancelled flights are notified individually by SMS and e-mail.