French Air Traffic Controllers Strike Looms, Threatening Major Airport Disruptions

Air travelers face significant disruptions on Thursday, April 25, as air traffic controllers in France plan a strike to protest the restructuring of their services. The walkout is expected to impact up to 70% of flights at major French airports, including those that merely pass through French airspace. The strike is part of a broader dispute over pay and working conditions, with unions demanding salary increases and additional staff. Despite an agreed ‘Olympic truce’ to suspend industrial action during the upcoming Games, the strike highlights the ongoing tensions in the aviation sector.

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