The air traffic controllers in France went on strike for two days, demanding improvements in working conditions, and the measure led to massive flights and chaos at airports in the country.
Air traffic controllers in France went on to strike for two photo days: EPA EFE
The air traffic controllers in France have triggered a two -day strike, starting on Thursday to seek better working conditions. This action led to the cancellation of flights and caused major disturbances in tens of thousands of tourists, according to Reuters.
The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) warned that they are expected “Major disturbances and delays“At all airports in the country. He also recommended passengers who can postpone their travels to avoid discomfort.
Air France was forced to change its flight program for Thursdays and Fridays, without providing additional details. However, all long -distance flights were kept in the program.
On the other hand, Ryanair, the Irish low-cost carrier, canceled 170 flights, affecting over 30,000 passengers in these two days.
The reason for the strike: difficult working conditions
The UNSA-ICNA union, the second largest union of air traffic controllers in France, triggered the strike to draw an alarm about the structural deficit, the use of “Esual or defective instruments”, “excessive surveillance” and “lIPSA of consideration“The employees complain.
“(Controllers) now work on credit, under supervision, in a system that deny their experience and do not guarantee their herds, nor the systems adapted to their safety mission.“, The union said in a statement.
The reaction of the authorities
The Minister of Transport, Philippe Tabarot, qualified right “Unacceptable the decision to organize this strike at a time when many people go on vacation“. At the same time, he said it was”determined to stay firm“Regarding the claims of the strikers.
The most affected areas
The strike especially affects the airports in Paris, but also those in the south of France. For Friday, DGAC asked airlines to reduce their 40% flight programs at Paris-Charles-Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports, and on other important airports such as Nice, Lyon, Marseille and Corsica, discounts range from 30% to 50%.
