French Air Traffic Control Strike Grounds Hundreds of Flights Across France and Europe
A 48-hour national strike by French air-traffic controllers began early Friday, forcing airlines to cancel up to 40 % of flights at Paris airports and severely disrupting over-flights across Europe. The walk-out, triggered by staffing and wage disputes, is hitting business-travel itineraries at the start of the Easter peak, with knock-on effects expected into the weekend. Corporates are scrambling to rebook travellers or shift meetings online, while airlines warn of continued delays even after service resumes. The stoppage underscores growing labour unrest just months before France must also cope with the rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System.
Mar 29, 2026
