French air travel disrupted as authorities cut flights amid nationwide strike
France's civil aviation authority ordered a 5% reduction at Paris Charles de Gaulle and a 25% cut at Marseille-Provence, warning of further delays across several regional airports.
In response to a nationwide public-sector strike, France's civil aviation authority (DGAC) asked carriers to reduce flights by five percent at Paris Charles de Gaulle and by twenty-five percent at Marseille-Provence airport. The Paris curfew runs from 07:00 to 20:00, while Marseille’s restrictions apply from 16:00 to midnight. The DGAC also flagged potential disturbances at airports in Nantes, Strasbourg, Limoges, Tarbes-Lourdes and Pau, urging travelers to verify their itineraries.
The strike, organized by public-sector unions, targets a newly announced pay freeze for civil servants and seeks to pressure the government just days before the budget is presented. Officials said the flight cuts are intended to limit chaos and ensure safety of air operations. Passengers are advised to check with airlines before traveling.
Why it matters
Travelers may face delayed or cancelled flights across major French airports due to the strike-related flight reductions.
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