Nation-wide Air-Traffic Controller Walk-Out Grounds Flights Across France
Eurostar Cancels and Delays Cross-Channel Trains as French Strike Spills Onto Rails
European Parliament Backs ‘Safe Country’ Rules, Easing Deportations from France and Other EU States
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Air-Traffic Controller Strike Grounds Hundreds of Flights Across France
A two-day national strike by French air-traffic controllers on 8–9 February 2026 has forced airlines to cancel about 180 flights and generated hour-plus delays at multiple airports. The stoppage, driven by a dispute over staffing and control-centre consolidation, particularly affects Paris-Orly and Marseille and lands just as business-travel demand surges for Paris Fashion Week. Companies with travellers in France should reroute via rail or alternative airports and brace for further disruption if negotiations fail.
Air France Maintains 80 % of Schedule Despite Pilot Walkout
A three-day pilot strike at Air France that began 8 February has cut—but not crippled—the carrier’s schedule. The airline says about 80 % of long-haul and 70 % of European flights will operate, though travellers should expect last-minute changes. The dispute over work hours and fleet renewal is a reminder for mobility teams to monitor bookings closely and keep alternative routings ready.
France and Senegal Sign New Annexes to Deepen Civil-Aviation Cooperation
France’s DGAC and Senegal’s ANACIM have activated new annexes to their civil-aviation cooperation agreement, expanding collaboration on safety oversight and navigation technology. The move paves the way for additional Paris–Dakar capacity and signals closer alignment of Senegal’s aviation standards with EU norms, benefiting companies that rely on the route.