Thousands of passengers hit by French air traffic control strikes
Summary
French air traffic control workers are on strike, leading to many flight cancellations across Europe. The strike impacts flights flying to, from, and over France, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.Key Facts
- Two French unions called for a strike due to working conditions.
- The strike affects flights on Thursday and Friday.
- Ryanair canceled over 170 flights because of the strike, impacting more than 30,000 passengers.
- The French Transport Minister criticized the unions' demands and timing.
- The strike affects flights not just to and from France but also those passing through French airspace.
- The UNSA-ICNA union highlighted staffing problems and a new clock-in system as reasons for the strike.
- France's civil aviation authority asked airlines to cut flight schedules.
- Disruptions are expected to worsen on Friday, with 40% flight cancellations at Paris airports.
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