French aviation strike disrupts flights across Europe

The French Civil Aviation Authority called for airlines to cancel more flights Monday, following a weekend of disrupted flight schedules due to an air traffic control staff walkout. Unsa, France's third largest union for air traffic controllers, said it coordinated the walkout in protest against a cap on recruitment, and a lack of investment in the new computer systems used by controllers. The strike has disrupted hundreds of flights throughout Europe, with Paris Orly particularly hard hit: 33% of all flights arriving and departing from the airport were impacted by the strike action Monday morning. The walkout also disrupted general air traffic over France, meaning flights that neither take off nor land at a French airport were also affected. Flights across Europe are expected to be disrupted until 5 am Central European Time Tuesday morning. <br/>