Air Traffic Controllers' Strike Grounds Flights in Southern France

Aviation disruptions will affect multiple airports on December 17 as negotiations over work conditions stall.

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.