French strikes, strikes, strikes
Jun 13, 2016, 1:55 pm
#106
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Same experience for me, but with a distinction between the "old ones" and the young pilots. This state of mind described by San Gottardo is much more prevalent in AF pilots 50 y.o. and older. The youngest pilots are much more aware of the competitive environment and they are strongly opposed to the suicidal behavior of their senior counterparts. So there's hope...
Jun 13, 2016, 9:40 pm
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I'm really not familiar with the French strikes. My brother is in Paris right now, and scheduled to depart to TLV on Friday the 17th (over the last three days, 67% of the CDG-TLV flights have been cancelled, including all three on the 14th). Does anyone with more experience have any insight into whether he has anything to worry about with regard to a possible strike extension?
Jun 14, 2016, 1:07 am
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I'm really not familiar with the French strikes. My brother is in Paris right now, and scheduled to depart to TLV on Friday the 17th (over the last three days, 67% of the CDG-TLV flights have been cancelled, including all three on the 14th). Does anyone with more experience have any insight into whether he has anything to worry about with regard to a possible strike extension?
Jun 15, 2016, 8:03 am
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I just got a phone call from a Chinese friend. He was really worried about my safety after the evening news he watched on local TV. The violence (demonstrations, assassination, hooligans) and strikes (garbage, train, Air France) are making headlines. The Euro cup is bringing a lot of bad publicity to France.
very sad.
very sad.
Last edited by brunos; Jun 15, 2016 at 9:53 am
Jun 15, 2016, 8:32 am
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I just got a phone call from a Chinese friend. He was really worried after the evening news he watched on local TV. The violence (demonstrations, assassination, hooligans) and strikes (garbage, train, Air France) are making headlines. The Euro cup is bringing a lot of bad publicity to France.
very sad.
very sad.
Jun 15, 2016, 10:01 am
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Bad news: My AF A380 flight was cancelled.
Good news: I was rebooked on another AF flight and got to experience the new La Premiere. ^
Better news: The new timing was better for my sleep and I slept the whole flight, enjoying the most private cabin of any Euro airline. That makes the jet lag soooo much easier to deal with.
Today in Paris, it is pretty much back to normal.
Heading to my first Euro 2016 match tomorrow. I'm sure everyone will have fun.
Good news: I was rebooked on another AF flight and got to experience the new La Premiere. ^
Better news: The new timing was better for my sleep and I slept the whole flight, enjoying the most private cabin of any Euro airline. That makes the jet lag soooo much easier to deal with.
Today in Paris, it is pretty much back to normal.
Heading to my first Euro 2016 match tomorrow. I'm sure everyone will have fun.
Jun 15, 2016, 10:26 am
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Jun 15, 2016, 12:08 pm
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Is there a strike affecting the Euro's? No, of course not.
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Jun 17, 2016, 7:08 pm
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Jun 17, 2016, 7:54 pm
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However, you'll only be able to change tix for free or get a reimbursement once AF has "officially recognized" the strike and made an announcement on its website. That isn't the case yet.
Jun 18, 2016, 9:56 am
#119
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Just keep watch of the AF website. They won't waive the change fees/conditions until they announce it. And that's usually a couple of days before the strike when it appears that negotiations failed.
Jun 20, 2016, 3:13 pm
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the pilots are at it again...
http://www.france24.com/en/20160619-...week-euro-2016
They will be the death of this once great company.
They will be the death of this once great company.