France: French national strike triggers ATC disruption
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has cancelled nearly 100 flights in response to a two-day French national strike, which could include the country’s air traffic controllers. According to Eurocontrol, France’s main air traffic control union USAC CGT is planning to support a national call for strike Sept. 15. “The strike will start on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 1700 UTC and will end at 0400 UTC on Friday, Sept. 16,” Eurocontrol said, adding the action could affect all French area control centers and airports. Eurocontrol warned of possible disruption and said there is a risk of minimum service in some regions.<br/>
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France: French national strike triggers ATC disruption
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has cancelled nearly 100 flights in response to a two-day French national strike, which could include the country’s air traffic controllers. According to Eurocontrol, France’s main air traffic control union USAC CGT is planning to support a national call for strike Sept. 15. “The strike will start on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 1700 UTC and will end at 0400 UTC on Friday, Sept. 16,” Eurocontrol said, adding the action could affect all French area control centers and airports. Eurocontrol warned of possible disruption and said there is a risk of minimum service in some regions.<br/>
