Originally Posted by
PUCCI GALORE
I think that AF have suffered a great deal from the seemingly continual ATC strikes.
Simon Calder is a talking head. . Always on Breakfast TV - Thinks he knows the lot and that he has a bon mot for every circumstance (like that unspeakable offensive William Leymergie ). I am surprised that he is not on Flyertalk. Maybe he is.
Take no notice.
The comparison with Lidl is ridiculous.
But there is no doubt that AF has the image of being strike-prone among foreigners. And they cannot be blamed. This is caused by the number of actual strikes as well as the numerous ones that are announced and finally cancelled.
This is also caused by the numerous French ATC strikes. Remember that a significant number of pax simply transfer in CDG to other European destinations. Some of my Asian friend would rather avoid transferring thru (or even going to) Paris to reduce the impact of AF and the French ATC risk.
That AZ ( a minor airline) or LH (a major) are also strike-prone is beyond the point. They are also avoided, but there are many other options available.