18 Mar 2019 | 05:00 PM UTC
France: Air traffic controllers to strike March 18-20
Air traffic controllers to strike March 18-20; anticipate flight delays and cancelations
Event
The USAC-CGT union, representing air traffic controllers, has announced its members will join a nationwide general strike on Tuesday, March 19. Air Traffic Control (ATC) services will reportedly be disrupted from 18:00 (local time) on Monday, March 18, to 06:00 on Wednesday, March 20. Flight delays and cancelations are expected nationwide on the aforementioned dates.
Advice
Individuals in France should monitor the situation, confirm flight reservations, and adhere to instructions by local authorities.