French Air Traffic Controllers Set Oct. 7–9 Strike, Threatening Disneyland Paris Halloween Travel
Travelers face a tangible risk of delays or cancellations if the action proceeds.
Overview
- After canceling a September 18 walkout, the SNCTA confirmed nationwide strike dates for October 7–9.
- Flights to and from French airports — especially Paris Charles de Gaulle, the main gateway to Disneyland Paris — could see delays, cancellations, or reduced availability.
- Other unions, including UNSA and CGT, may join or continue action, raising the possibility of wider disruption.
- Union grievances include wage demands, governance issues at the DGAC, and opposition to a new biometric badge system in control centers.
- The dates overlap with Disneyland Paris’s Halloween program, featuring Mickey’s Halloween Celebration and a new M&M’s treasure hunt, in a country that recorded 249 ATC strike days from 2005 to 2025.