France Airports Face Disruptions as Air Traffic Controllers Plan Nationwide Strike

French air traffic controllers are planning to strike this Thursday, April 25th. This union action is expected to lead to flight delays and cancellations for both French and international airlines, with around 70% of scheduled flights in France potentially affected. Specifically, flights at Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) are expected to see a cancellation rate of 65%, while flights at Paris-Orly (ORY) could experience a cancellation rate of 75%, and flights at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) may see over 50% of flights cancelled or postponed. The strike, called by the Syndicat National des Contrôleurs du Trafic Aérien (SNCTA) union, is set to last for 24 hours, with the aim of protesting the lack of progress of their negotiations with the Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) regarding service restructuring. While the exact impact on flights is not yet clear, Eurocontrol assures that minimum services will be maintained. Past strikes have seen airport operations at CDG largely unaffected, while flights from ORY and other major secondary airports have been reduced by 20-50%. Flight disruptions may persist even after the strike ends as services gradually return to normal. Stay updated on the situation for any changes or developments. Customers with concerns, please contact customer support or your sales representative for further assistance. 

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