Overview
- SNCTA confirmed on August 26 that controllers will strike on September 18 after what it calls failed dialogue with the civil aviation authority DGAC.
- The union demands salary adjustments reflecting 2024 inflation and an annual review, citing mistrustful management practices, chronic understaffing and outdated equipment.
- SNCTA says it represents about 60% of controllers, raising disruption risk compared with July walkouts led by smaller unions.
- Eurocontrol reported the July actions averaged 3,713 delayed flights and 1,422 cancellations per day, with Ryanair most affected, followed by easyJet and Air France.
- Airlines are preparing for potential disruption, and authorities have not announced a new agreement or issued an impact forecast.