up to 70% of flights disrupted on Thursday, estimates the president of the French Airports Union

The air traffic controllers’ strike planned for Thursday April 25 will be closely followed according to the president of the Union of French Airports. Thomas Juin estimates, on franceinfo Monday April 22, “between 50 and 70% of flights canceled on Thursday”. The rate of disrupted flights could vary depending on the airports “75% of flights canceled at Orly, up to 50% in regional airports”details the man who is also director of La Rochelle airport.

The unions filed this strike notice after the failure of negotiations on the overhaul of the organization of French air traffic control. Thomas Juin explains what is at stake in these discussions: “French air transport must be able to absorb changes in traffic in order to avoid the delays suffered for several years”, especially last summer. Air personnel wish “modernize and optimize air traffic control”essential issues for traffic in the years to come.

Discussions are expected to continue until midday on Tuesday, when the precise number of canceled flights will be communicated. Until then, Thomas Juin invites travelers who can to postpone their flight if it is scheduled for Thursday.