French MPs Back 30-Day Annual Cap on Transport Strikes
American Airlines Pauses JFK–Paris and Five Other Trans-Atlantic Routes
Eurostar Alerts Paris-Bound Passengers to Delays and Cancellations Until 31 January
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Storm ‘Jorty’ Causes 851 Flight Delays and 53 Cancellations at French Airports
Severe winter storm ‘Jorty’ caused more than 850 delays and 53 cancellations on 17 January, with Paris airports hardest hit. Travellers should know their EU 261 care entitlements and request a French ‘force majeure’ stamp to avoid over-stay penalties. Cargo diversions and slot reductions will ripple for at least 24 hours.
French MPs Approve Draft Bill Capping Annual Strike Days in Transport Sector
A parliamentary committee cleared a bill on 17 January that limits strikes in rail, metro, and other public transport to 30 days a year. The measure, aimed at improving reliability for business travellers and commuters, would force unions and operators to agree a calendar covering peak periods and introduce mediation once the quota is reached. If adopted, it will give companies greater certainty when planning travel and expatriate moves, though unions plan a legal challenge.
American Airlines Suspends JFK–Paris and Five Other Europe Routes Until March
Citing seasonal demand, American Airlines has parked its JFK–Paris CDG service and five other Europe routes until early March. The suspension removes over a thousand weekly seats between the U.S. and France, tightening capacity for business travellers and mobility teams organising Q1 assignments. Corporates are urged to re-book early on joint-venture partners and budget for fare increases.
Eurostar Warns of Paris-Bound Delays and Train Cancellations Through 31 January
Eurostar has imposed rolling cancellations and delays on 17 January affecting Paris–London–Amsterdam services until at least 31 January, citing engineering works and operational constraints. Business travellers are advised to book flexible tickets and allow extra connection time, while employers should review duty-of-care arrangements as compensation only partially covers out-of-pocket expenses.
Storm Disruptions Trigger 851 Flight Delays, 53 Cancellations at Paris and Other EU Hubs
Heavy snow and freezing rain on 17 January led to over 850 flight delays and 53 cancellations, with Paris airports among the hardest hit. The chaos threatens Schengen over-stay calculations and delays the delivery of assignees’ household goods. Under EU 261 airlines must still provide meals and lodging even though compensation is waived for bad weather.