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French Air Traffic Strike Grounds 40% of Flights

7/4/2025

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French air traffic controllers are striking for better working conditions, causing chaos in the skies. With 40% of flights grounded at Paris airports, around 300,000 travelers are feeling the impact. Airlines like Ryanair and easyJet are calling for urgent EU reforms to safeguard against future travel turmoil during busy seasons.

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French air traffic controllers are striking for better working conditions, causing chaos in the skies. With 40% of flights grounded at Paris airports, around 300,000 travelers are feeling the impact. Airlines like Ryanair and easyJet are calling for urgent EU reforms to safeguard against future travel turmoil during busy seasons.