French strikes, strikes, strikes
Jun 8, 2016, 1:28 am
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Jun 8, 2016, 4:54 am
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It's still too early to say whether the strike will actually go ahead, but if you want to be on the safe side don't book AF during that period.
Jun 8, 2016, 6:06 am
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However, as the ticket is KL stock (outbound was on KL metal), I sent an email to KLM Reservations (via their website) asking for the change I mentioned. Awaiting a reply (maybe a problem as the website directs me to the UK office but the ticket was purchased from the German office).
Que sera, sera!
There are actually many options available, SIN-XXX-DUS between early evening of 13th June and small hours 14th June (LH, LX, SQ, etc.), any of which would get me to DUS on time for my onward/homeward trip.@bodory: I expect to arrive in SIN mid-evening on Saturday 11th June; fancy a jug-of-beer/glass-of-wine downtown SIN later on Saturday evening, or maybe lunch on Sunday? PM me if you're interested - we can celebrate "La Culture des Grèves!" (Trying to explain the concept to my Laotian friend is tricky, to say the least!)
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Jun 8, 2016, 6:52 am
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I agree! However, I'm currently pottering about in the Lao PDR, and international phone calls can be a bit jittery - at best.
However, as the ticket is KL stock (outbound was on KL metal), I sent an email to KLM Reservations (via their website) asking for the change I mentioned. Awaiting a reply (maybe a problem as the website directs me to the UK office but the ticket was purchased from the German office).
However, as the ticket is KL stock (outbound was on KL metal), I sent an email to KLM Reservations (via their website) asking for the change I mentioned. Awaiting a reply (maybe a problem as the website directs me to the UK office but the ticket was purchased from the German office).
Jun 8, 2016, 7:29 am
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Although I am sad I won't be able to try AF's Premium Economy on my way to europe... instead stuck in a normal E seat. Luckily the strike will be over by the time I return so I'll get to try those new seats on the 77E!
Jun 9, 2016, 2:12 am
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The blue side of this company is really getting annoyed by the french part.
Jun 9, 2016, 6:20 am
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... as the ticket is KL stock (outbound was on KL metal), I sent an email to KLM Reservations (via their website) asking for the change I mentioned. Awaiting a reply (maybe a problem as the website directs me to the UK office but the ticket was purchased from the German office).
So, the overall outcome is that:
- I spend a couple of hours less at DUS
- I get an extra Bols Delft Huisje
- My fare class has changed from Z to J, so (maybe) some extra miles?
Most excellent service from KLM! Hartelijk Dank.
-- Happy
Jun 9, 2016, 6:27 am
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Received an email from KLM Reservations with a new e-ticket (same PNR) for the requested SIN-AMS-DUS route! ^^^
So, the overall outcome is that:
Most excellent service from KLM! Hartelijk Dank.
So, the overall outcome is that:
- I spend a couple of hours less at DUS
- I get an extra Bols Delft Huisje
- My fare class has changed from Z to J, so (maybe) some extra miles?
Most excellent service from KLM! Hartelijk Dank.
Jun 9, 2016, 6:49 am
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French press reports that negotiations have failed and that the pilots' strike will go ahead. One source http://www.lemonde.fr/economie-franc...2_1656968.html
Eminent analysts posting on this forum and who are a reference when it comes to understanding France have hinted that the EURO2016 may now be postponed because there can be no strikes during the Euro2016. Alternatively, the strike will not be called a strike during the duration of the Euro2016, because there can be no strikes during the Euro2016.
Eminent analysts posting on this forum and who are a reference when it comes to understanding France have hinted that the EURO2016 may now be postponed because there can be no strikes during the Euro2016. Alternatively, the strike will not be called a strike during the duration of the Euro2016, because there can be no strikes during the Euro2016.
Last edited by San Gottardo; Jun 9, 2016 at 8:57 am
Jun 9, 2016, 7:00 am
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Jun 9, 2016, 7:03 am
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French press reports that negotiations have failed and that the pilots' strike will go ahead. One source http://www.lemonde.fr/economie-franc...2_1656968.html
According to analysts posting on this forum and who are a reference when it comes to understanding France have hinted that the EURO2016 may now be postponed because there can be no strikes during the Euro2016. Alternatively, the strike will not be called a strike during the duration of the Euro2016, because there can be no strikes during the Euro2016.
According to analysts posting on this forum and who are a reference when it comes to understanding France have hinted that the EURO2016 may now be postponed because there can be no strikes during the Euro2016. Alternatively, the strike will not be called a strike during the duration of the Euro2016, because there can be no strikes during the Euro2016.
Jun 9, 2016, 7:08 am
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I had to travel the 11th for an intro-european flight.
Called 2 day ago and they would not refund the ticket.
Called this morning and got full refund for a trip were only first leg was operated by AF (mini fare).
I have the impression they are expecting massive disruptions.
Called 2 day ago and they would not refund the ticket.
Called this morning and got full refund for a trip were only first leg was operated by AF (mini fare).
I have the impression they are expecting massive disruptions.
Jun 9, 2016, 9:09 am
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Jun 9, 2016, 11:35 am
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Has someone edited out my post that said that there would be no strikes that affect the fans attending the matches? I posted here that if one airlines strikes, that won't affect fans ability to attend matches. Management like always will make sure that more important flights are not cancelled.
And so far up to now no one has missed a match. So no affect from any strikes.
And so far up to now no one has missed a match. So no affect from any strikes.