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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.