Today, Monday, February 6th, several unions of the air transport sector, including the main French pilot union, have started a 4-day strike. Consequently, flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations, cannot be ruled-out across the country. So far this morning, the situation is rather calm at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport where only minor delays are reported. Both international and domestic flights are likely to be affected by this industrial action, which according to unions, could be extended after February 9th.
Unions are protesting against a law proposal forcing each employee planning to strike to give a strike notice at least 48-hours before the beginning of the walkout. The law also plans to force companies to give a traffic forecast 24-hour before the strike. According to unions, this law limits the right to strike in France.
Passengers travelling to and throughout France, or leaving the country, are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to contact their airline for further information.
