08 Jun 2022 | 01:24 PM UTC
France: Staff at airports in Paris to strike June 9
Staff at airports in Paris, France, to strike June 9; airport and flight disruptions likely.
Event
Unions representing workers at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Paris Orly (ORY) airports have called for a strike June 9 to demand increased pay amid rising living costs. Striking workers at CDG plan to demonstrate at Terminal 2E, Gate 17 from 08:00 while staff at ORY plan to demonstrate outside Orly 4 from 08:30.
The actions are likely to result in disruptions to airport services and flight schedules at both airports. Authorities at CDG will close two runways between 07:00-14:00 due to an anticipated lack of staff; around 25 percent of flights at CDG are canceled during this time period as a result. Additional short-notice flight delays and cancelations are likely at both CDG and ORY for the entirety of June 9. Disruptions to airport services could result in delays for check-in and security procedures. Disruptions could persist into June 10 as airport authorities and carriers reposition aircraft and resolve passenger backlogs. Demonstrations are likely to remain peaceful, but related increased security measures could disrupt access to airport facilities around the demonstration sites.
Advice
Confirm flights if booked to fly via CDG or ORY June 9-10. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Consider alternative travel arrangements if necessary. Arrive early at airports to allow extra time to clear passenger processing and airport security procedures, and to prevent your seat from being allocated to another passenger.
