Overview

• Airports in Montpellier, Nîmes, and Perpignan will see no flights on December 17 due to an air traffic controllers' strike.
• Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport is expected to cancel 60% of flights between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., while Ajaccio will experience significant delays throughout the day.
• The strike was called by the SNCTA, the primary union representing air traffic controllers, citing stalled negotiations on work organization for 2025.
• The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) has asked airlines to reduce flight schedules to align with available staff and minimize passenger disruptions.
• Travelers are advised to check with airlines for updates on their flights and consider postponing travel if possible.