10 May 2018 | 09:32 PM UTC
France: Air traffic controller strike in Marseille region May 12-14 and May 26-28 /update 1
Air traffic controllers in Marseille region to strike May 12-14 and May 26-28; anticipate flight disruptions
Event
Air traffic controllers at the Marseille Area Control Centre are planning to stage a 48-hour strike beginning at 05:30 (local time) on Saturday, May 5, to 05:30 on Monday, May 14 (at the end of the Sunday night shift). Another 48-hour strike is also scheduled to begin at 05:30 on Saturday, May 26, and end at 05:30 on Monday, May 28. Flight disruptions (including cancelations and delays) are likely, particularly at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS).
Advice
Travelers are advised to confirm the status of their flights prior to departure for the airport.