Air France Strikes [2022] & Other French Air Strikes: Dates, Info & Best Tips | France Bucket List (2023)

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What Dates are French Air traffic control strikes? ›

The strike will go ahead on 28, 29, and 30 September, while it will be called off in case the union reaches an agreement with France's aviation authority, according to the DGAC report. “Discussions and contact were never stopped and are continuing,” says Frédéric Solano, DGAC's managing director.

Air traffic controllers walked off the job between 6am Friday 16 September and 6am Saturday 17 September. The strike grounded over a thousand flights, including 'overflights' - flights that did not land in or depart from France but that passed through French airspace.

SNCTA, a union for traffic controllers in France, said that the strike was called after no guarantees were provided by the aviation authority DGAC and public authorities over pay hike in line with inflation as well as recruitment of more workers.

Unionized workers represented by the National Union of Air Traffic Controllers (Syndicat National des Contrôleurs du Trafic Aérien, SNCTA) have canceled their nationwide strike planned for Sept. 28-30. The cancelation comes after unions reached an agreement with the supervisory body regarding salaries and recruitment.

The strikes are happening in a tense political climate as the government is set to pass the 2023 budget using special constitutional powers that would allow it to bypass a vote in parliament, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Sunday.

France Rail Strike Dates 2022

No rumors, no crystal ball about any train strike in France. Unfortunately, some SNCF strike dates are confirmed only 24 hours before negotiations with the French State fail. But the unions can also cancel the strike last minute if they find an agreement.

EasyJet has cancelled flights because of a number of issues including air traffic control restrictions, runway works and airport handling delays for axing the flights.

By commencing active recruitment in Autumn 2021 it means Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have not made any cancellations due to staff shortages.

Re: Do TGV trains usually run on time? Traditionally TGV trains (and most other trains in France) have been exactly on time. If the train is scheduled to leave at 16:10, and you arrive at 16:09:55, you can jump on, but if you arrive at 16:10:05, you can only wave goodbye to the train.

As we all know, Sunday in France is often pretty quiet! You can almost guarantee therefore that on a Sunday there will be a significant decrease in the number of trains and if you do manage to get on one, there is quite a high chance that it will be delayed!

How will train strike affect Eurostar? ›

Although the strike doesn't involve Eurostar staff, it will have an impact on our timetable as running hours have been reduced on UK rail lines, including the high-speed line we use. There is also a knock-on effect on the first Eurostar departures the day after a strike day.

The most recent strike action to take place and that affected services on a national level were on the following dates: Saturday 1 October 2022 (strike action by both the ASLEF and RMT unions) Wednesday 5 October 2022 (strike action by the ASLEF union) Saturday 8 October 2022 (strike action by the RMT union)

When are the train strikes in September 2022? There are walkouts scheduled on three dates in September, which are being staged by the Aslef, Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) and Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) unions.

There are no federal laws requiring airlines to provide passengers with money or other compensation when their flights are delayed. Each airline has its own policies about what it will do for delayed passengers. If your flight is experiencing a long delay, ask airline staff if they will pay for meals or a hotel room.

The airline legally has to give you all of the following: a full refund for the flight. a full refund for other flights from the airline that you won't use in the same booking, eg an onward or return flight. if you're part-way through a journey, a flight back to the airport you originally departed from.

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

If you become unwell at an airport, bus or train station before or during a long trip, seek medical advice and do not start/continue your journey. If you test positive for COVID-19 abroad, you must follow local public health advice. You may need to quarantine or self-isolate and stay longer than planned.

If a holiday company changes the holiday after you've booked

If the company has made a 'significant change' to your package holiday, you don't have to accept it. You have the right to either: cancel the holiday without charge and get your money back. accept an alternative holiday, if there is one.

You can check the status of your flight by going to your airline website and entering the details of your flights, and you will know in a second if your flight is on-time, delayed or cancelled.

How many flights are easyJet Cancelling? ›

But while easyJet's overall number of flights cancelled is 1,494, as a percentage of their air capacity the data shows this represents just 6 per cent of flights - a little over one in 20 flights. Eurowings has the highest ratio of cancellations, almost double easyJet's record at 12 per cent.

By commencing active recruitment in Autumn 2021 it means Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have not made any cancellations due to staff shortages.

EasyJet has cancelled flights because of a number of issues including air traffic control restrictions, runway works and airport handling delays for axing the flights.

Flights may be canceled due to wind, precipitation, fog or low visibility, lightning, low clouds, or storms. Outside temperature does not always affect flights. Pilots make the final determination as to whether a flight will occur or whether one in progress will be diverted to another airport.

What happens if you miss your flight after checking in? Checking in but not boarding the plane is termed a “no show.” This means the airline can cancel the rest of your itinerary, leaving you with minimal options for refunds or rebooking.

No. Airlines are not required to reimburse you for any trip costs affected by the cancelled flight, such as a prepaid hotel room, a cruise, a vacation, concert or other tickets, or lost wages.

American Airlines has canceled the most flights among major U.S. carriers with more than 19,000 cancellations, according to Reuters, followed by Southwest Airlines with more than 17,000 cancellations. Delta Air Lines had the fewest cancellations with only about 10,000 canceled flights.

The airline legally has to give you all of the following: a full refund for the flight. a full refund for other flights from the airline that you won't use in the same booking, eg an onward or return flight. if you're part-way through a journey, a flight back to the airport you originally departed from.

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

What if I test positive before my flight? ›

If you become unwell at an airport, bus or train station before or during a long trip, seek medical advice and do not start/continue your journey. If you test positive for COVID-19 abroad, you must follow local public health advice. You may need to quarantine or self-isolate and stay longer than planned.

If a holiday company changes the holiday after you've booked

If the company has made a 'significant change' to your package holiday, you don't have to accept it. You have the right to either: cancel the holiday without charge and get your money back. accept an alternative holiday, if there is one.

Why Are Flights Being Canceled? There are many reasons that flights are being canceled and delayed at unprecedented rates, ranging from the usual reasons (bad weather) to those of the pandemic era — such as rising fuel prices, COVID-19 case rates, air traffic control issues and staffing shortages.

High demand and a lack of staff to deal with the sheer number of passengers is what led to many of the delays, cancellations and queues the industry has seen this summer. But one airline is capitalising on the cancellations by increasing its number of flights.

In May 2020, easyJet revealed it would cut its workforce by 30 per cent, compared with Ryanair's 15 per cent and Wizz Air's planned staff reduction of 19 per cent. EasyJet say that in the end they cut 13 per cent of staff. Faced with a surge in travel, the airline is struggling.