EasyJet cabin crew strike forces cancellation of around 100 flights in France

EasyJet cancelled approximately 100 flights out of French airports on Aug 16 and 17 after cabin crew staged a strike over what they described as constant schedule revisions. Unions reported that roughly half of the airline's 900 France-based cabin crew participated, impacting services from both Paris airports as well as Nice, Bordeaux and Lyon. William Bourdon of the SNPNC-FO union highlighted that crew members were experiencing 50-60 schedule changes per one outlet, often with only 24-48 hours' notice, making personal planning difficult.

The airline labeled the strike opportunistic, noting it occurred during a peak holiday period, and said it had made offers to improve staff conditions with further talks slated for September. EasyJet also denied comment when approached for a statement. Earlier in the year, a limited strike in April had caused only minor disruptions, and unions accused the company of offering up to €700 bonuses to staff willing to work on the strike day.