AF strike 23 March 2018
Mar 6, 2018, 7:30 pm
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AF strike 23 March 2018
Better start a new thread with 23 March in title to alert non-frequent AF flyers.
AF unions are planning another strike on 23 March:
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-ai...-idUKKCN1GI2O5
The previous strike on 22 February grounded 50% of longhaul flights and some long delays on other Disturbances affected the next day for flights to CDG.
Apparently unions are also studying industrial action during the French Spring holidays in April..
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AF unions are planning another strike on 23 March:
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-ai...-idUKKCN1GI2O5
The previous strike on 22 February grounded 50% of longhaul flights and some long delays on other Disturbances affected the next day for flights to CDG.
Apparently unions are also studying industrial action during the French Spring holidays in April..
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Mar 10, 2018, 9:15 am
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I'm flying AMS > CDG > YVR that day. This should be fun.... I guess all I can do is cross fingers our flights aren't affected. Does anyone have experience with what happens when they strike? What action does AF take? For what it's worth, we have some crazy low J fares from some promo KLM had many, many months ago.
Mar 10, 2018, 11:40 am
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Since you depart from a wellconnected airport, a hub for a sister airline even, the simplest thing would be to put you on the direct KLM flight, if there is space available. Otherwise a TATL flight on KLM or Delta to some hub and a connection to YVR.
Unless you'd prefer to move your travel you different date.
Unless you'd prefer to move your travel you different date.
Mar 11, 2018, 12:02 am
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I'd assume they start making re-routing everyone, if possible, 24 hours before, no?
It'd be a shame as there's no direct flights on that day of the week on KLM. Plus, as we're based out of AMS, we've never had a chance to try AF in J. I was looking forward to experiencing that and the BEST seat. Our original inbound flight was a 787 which would have been a first too but they've already swapped that to a 777. Perhaps this trip just isn't meant to be as expected. As long as there's snow on the other end, I'll be happy.
It'd be a shame as there's no direct flights on that day of the week on KLM. Plus, as we're based out of AMS, we've never had a chance to try AF in J. I was looking forward to experiencing that and the BEST seat. Our original inbound flight was a 787 which would have been a first too but they've already swapped that to a 777. Perhaps this trip just isn't meant to be as expected. As long as there's snow on the other end, I'll be happy.
Mar 11, 2018, 4:57 am
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I'd assume they start making re-routing everyone, if possible, 24 hours before, no?
It'd be a shame as there's no direct flights on that day of the week on KLM. Plus, as we're based out of AMS, we've never had a chance to try AF in J. I was looking forward to experiencing that and the BEST seat. Our original inbound flight was a 787 which would have been a first too but they've already swapped that to a 777. Perhaps this trip just isn't meant to be as expected. As long as there's snow on the other end, I'll be happy.
It'd be a shame as there's no direct flights on that day of the week on KLM. Plus, as we're based out of AMS, we've never had a chance to try AF in J. I was looking forward to experiencing that and the BEST seat. Our original inbound flight was a 787 which would have been a first too but they've already swapped that to a 777. Perhaps this trip just isn't meant to be as expected. As long as there's snow on the other end, I'll be happy.
A lot of things can happen till 23 March and industrial action might be cancelled. But February strike was massive for longhaul. Rerouting directly from AMS with KL and DL is clearly a possibility.
Mar 13, 2018, 9:47 am
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Mar 15, 2018, 12:37 pm
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I'm really looking forward to next week and this strike. NOT! We have a flight on the 22nd and 23rd into France connecting longhaul with Air France.... We'll see what happens. Would be the second strike of Air France for me since last year.
Mar 15, 2018, 5:49 pm
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I have upcoming travel on March 30, MPL - CDG on Air France, and CDG - BOS on Delta. Given that there is a call for a strike by AF staff on March 30, should I assume the MPL-CDG flight will likely be canceled, and make alternative arrangements? What about the long-haul Delta flight, is there a risk of disruption to that since Delta flights are often code shared with Air France and some of the crew may be from Air France? Will a strike of the AF ground crew affect the Delta flight?
Thanks for any advice. Apologies since this isn't about the March 23 strike per se; happy to start a new thread if that's more appropriate.
Thanks for any advice. Apologies since this isn't about the March 23 strike per se; happy to start a new thread if that's more appropriate.
Mar 15, 2018, 8:00 pm
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Indeed, AF unions seem to have voted for an additional strike on 30 March.
A bit sad that our local members do not keep us posted on strike announcements and developments.
Hard for foreign-based members to ascertain the risks.
I understand that AF does not wish to give publicity, but fellow FT members based abroad need assistance for their travel plans.
Given the uncertainty, I have decided to book my family's extensive travels during and after French Easter vacation away from AF. Costly decision but ...
A bit sad that our local members do not keep us posted on strike announcements and developments.
Hard for foreign-based members to ascertain the risks.
I understand that AF does not wish to give publicity, but fellow FT members based abroad need assistance for their travel plans.
Given the uncertainty, I have decided to book my family's extensive travels during and after French Easter vacation away from AF. Costly decision but ...
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Mar 16, 2018, 9:32 am
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Oh joy. My flight out to SIN is at 20.50. I see that long haul flights aren't always affected depending on which union is striking - is it all of them?
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