France: Air France strikes on April 3, 7, 10 and 11 /update 3

Event

Unions representing Air France pilots, flight attendants, and ground crew staff are planning to hold strikes on Saturday, April 3, Saturday, April 7, Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11. Unless averted, the strikes are expected to cause significant flight disruptions (delays and cancelations).

Context

Eleven unions representing Air France staff have called for the strike to demand salary increases after years of wage stagnation. Similar strikes were held on March 23 and March 30, and resulted in Air France canceling a quarter of its flights.

Advice

Potentially impacted travelers are advised to verify the status of their flights prior to departure for the airport and to contact the airline for more information.