French air-traffic controllers call four-day walk-out for October, threatening thousands of flights
SNCTA, France’s dominant air-traffic-controller union, filed a national strike notice for 7-10 October 2026, demanding inflation-linked pay rises and accelerated recruitment. Airlines estimate up to 1 800 flight cancellations and widespread rerouting of European overflights, with significant implications for corporate travel and time-sensitive cargo. Multinational firms are advised to build contingency plans now, as such long-notice ATC strikes in France are historically hard to avert.
Feb 2, 2026
