French Air Traffic Controllers Strike Leads to Widespread Flight Cancellations

Despite the cancellation of the strike by the largest union, disruptions continue across major French airports, affecting thousands of passengers.

Thousands of flights across France and Europe were cancelled due to a strike by French air traffic controllers, with short and medium-haul flights most affected.
The strike, initially planned by the largest union SNCTA, was called off after a deal was reached, but smaller unions continued their strike, maintaining disruptions.
Major reductions in flight schedules were preemptively made, with significant impacts at Paris's Orly and Charles-de-Gaulle airports, as well as Marseille.
Airlines including Ryanair, easyJet, and Transavia faced hundreds of cancellations, significantly affecting travel plans during the French spring break.
Concerns are rising over potential future disruptions during the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, as the strike highlights vulnerabilities in air traffic control.