France: Air traffic controller strike in southeast May 21-23 and 26-28 /update 3

Event

Air traffic controllers based in Marseille (southeast) are holding a strike from 19:00 on May 21 (local time) until 06:00 on May 23. Another 48-hour strike will begin at 05:30 on Saturday, May 26. According to local sources, hundreds of flights at regional airports scheduled for May 21 and 22 have been canceled. Flight delays and cancelations are to be anticipated, particularly at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and airports on the island of Corsica.

Advce

Travelers are advised to confirm the status of their flights prior to departure for the airport.