Airlines to halve schedules; passengers asked to postpone travel ahead of French ATC strike

The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) has requested airlines to halve their flight schedules, both in Metropolitan France and in the French overseas territories on Friday, September 16, due to a planned strike by air traffic controllers. The DGAC has issued warnings that despite preventive measures passengers might experience flight cancellations and significant delays everywhere in France. Passengers are advised to postpone all their planned trips or to inquire with their airline to know the status of their flight to avoid inconvenience. The nationwide strike will last from Friday, September 16, 6 am to Saturday, September 17, 6 am. To cope with the strike, the