AF strike June 23rd -> June 26th suspended, except for one union: SPAF
Apr 26, 18, 2:15 pm
#181
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Originally Posted by kvncrw
I'm flying in May, also. I posted a few questions above I was able to get answered (sort of) by calling the AF North America number today. The rep, I assume from DL, answered my questions after referring them someone else on another line. So, all cancellation notifications are by email and will be followed by a second email with a change in flight option. The rep said it was best to contact AF by this number to confirm discuss other flight options. As well, even though one leg of the flight is affected by a strike, AF will cancel the entire flight. I'm flying on the 2nd and arriving on the 3rd. The rep said, in her experience, a strike on the day of landing will not affect a flight departing on the day previous. To quote Michael Scott, 'That's what she said'. I'm curious if others whose flights have been cancelled concur with the reps advice. Finally, I'm a babe in the woods compared with most forumers here, but I guess not coming from Europe means no compo. I'll be missing a connecting flight, possibly. If I can, a dumb question. Can compensation be claimed for the cancelled AF flight if one is accepted for the following day? Merci
Apr 27, 18, 2:10 am
#184
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And I wouldn’t bet on the pilots cancelling the strike on May 3 and 4 only because of the referendum still going on.
The flight I am due to take (last CDG-JFK of the day on May 3rd) has been cancelled on all strike days so far, including the days before the strike days. Since I have no possibility to travel differently nor to change my commitments I‘ll just keep the booking and hope for a low striker turnout.
It‘s for cases like this that AF‘s generous offers are irrelevant. Rebooking? No, this is the only flight that works for me. Refund? The ticket is refundable anyway.
It‘s for cases like this that AF‘s generous offers are irrelevant. Rebooking? No, this is the only flight that works for me. Refund? The ticket is refundable anyway.
Apr 27, 18, 3:24 am
#185
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Originally Posted by San Gottardo
And I wouldn’t bet on the pilots cancelling the strike on May 3 and 4 only because of the referendum still going on.
The flight I am due to take (last CDG-JFK of the day on May 3rd) has been cancelled on all strike days so far, including the days before the strike days. Since I have no possibility to travel differently nor to change my commitments I‘ll just keep the booking and hope for a low striker turnout.
It‘s for cases like this that AF‘s generous offers are irrelevant. Rebooking? No, this is the only flight that works for me. Refund? The ticket is refundable anyway.
It‘s for cases like this that AF‘s generous offers are irrelevant. Rebooking? No, this is the only flight that works for me. Refund? The ticket is refundable anyway.
Apr 27, 18, 5:57 am
#186
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Originally Posted by nock
In this vein, my flight (AF66 CDG to LAX) on May 4th is one that has historically had high probability of being canceled, but several of the other flights on the same route typically are not canceled. Would they entertain a preemptive move to another flight the same day or only to flights on non-strike days? Also, does anything logistically change if this is a codeshare flight booked on Delta rather than through AF directly?
And for your 2nd question, it doesn’t change anything being booked under DL or AF.
Apr 27, 18, 2:17 pm
#188
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So I have tried to follow the thread but each situation is a little different. I have an AF flight on May 17 so hoping this is not a strike day. However, if it is what happens? I am in J (business) flying LHR-CDG-NTE leaving at 3.50pm and arriving at 11pm. Will AF rebook onto a flight with another airline, pay for a hotel room if I need to overnight in LHR or CDG if they cannot rebook me? I have no status with AF or Skyteam. I actually booked myself into J due to potential strike as I assume they will look after J passengers before Y, or at least that is my hope. I looked at *A airlines but the prices kept going up and up for this period (I am guessing due to the potential strike for AF). Thank you for your feedback.
Apr 27, 18, 3:08 pm
#189
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Originally Posted by Aussienarelle
So I have tried to follow the thread but each situation is a little different. I have an AF flight on May 17 so hoping this is not a strike day. However, if it is what happens? I am in J (business) flying LHR-CDG-NTE leaving at 3.50pm and arriving at 11pm. Will AF rebook onto a flight with another airline, pay for a hotel room if I need to overnight in LHR or CDG if they cannot rebook me? I have no status with AF or Skyteam. I actually booked myself into J due to potential strike as I assume they will look after J passengers before Y, or at least that is my hope. I looked at *A airlines but the prices kept going up and up for this period (I am guessing due to the potential strike for AF). Thank you for your feedback.
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Apr 27, 18, 5:57 pm
#190
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I was on the phone with Delta/AF/KLM elite member line last night getting my May 4 AF flight (SFO-MXP) rescheduled and was told that the dates for the strike, according to their latest bulletin, were to last May 3 THROUGH May 9. Which I thought was odd since all other reports state just May 3, 4, 7, 8. They insisted they had the most updated bulletin. Further, they did not want to put me on KLM intra-Europe (AMS-MXP) since those legs are potentially serviced by HOP! which I also thought odd since I thought HOP! was strictly Air France. In any case, had no issues switching to Delta flights. Fingers crossed my return is on a non-strike day.
Apr 27, 18, 6:24 pm
#191
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booked on the AF 5/3 LAX-CDG and we have a non refundable $2200 Paris rental for 5 days and major things to do late afternoon 5/4.
Nervous about gambling. Should I book the Norwegian flight going over OW , keeping the AF return 5/9? Would Air France convert my flight to a return OW and refund me the cost of the outgoing OW?
anyone want to give me odds of this outgoing being cancelled?
Nervous about gambling. Should I book the Norwegian flight going over OW , keeping the AF return 5/9? Would Air France convert my flight to a return OW and refund me the cost of the outgoing OW?
anyone want to give me odds of this outgoing being cancelled?
Apr 27, 18, 6:25 pm
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Rebooked my flights through EasyJet, not taking any chances and had no problem getting tickets refunded. I don't like flying EasyJet but at least they are flying.
Apr 27, 18, 11:45 pm
#193
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Originally Posted by GeminisTwin
I was on the phone with Delta/AF/KLM elite member line last night getting my May 4 AF flight (SFO-MXP) rescheduled and was told that the dates for the strike, according to their latest bulletin, were to last May 3 THROUGH May 9. Which I thought was odd since all other reports state just May 3, 4, 7, 8. They insisted they had the most updated bulletin. Further, they did not want to put me on KLM intra-Europe (AMS-MXP) since those legs are potentially serviced by HOP! which I also thought odd since I thought HOP! was strictly Air France. In any case, had no issues switching to Delta flights. Fingers crossed my return is on a non-strike day.
Apr 27, 18, 11:56 pm
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Well, will see how AF1666 CDG-FLR goes on the 4th... 
AS issued so may make this interesting.
AS issued so may make this interesting.
Apr 28, 18, 3:46 am
#195
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Booked YUL-CDG-FCO-PMO on AF-AF-AZ in J. First leg was on May 2 with the CDG-FCO leg on AF as well. Last 4 strike days the CDG-FCO flight was cancelled and couldn't risk a delay. Called customer service last night and they rebooked me on KLM from YUL through to PMO. Not super excited to be on old KLM metal leaving three hours earlier (love that lake AF 10pm est departure for sleeping) and missing on an overnight flight on the new AF J seats......but avoiding getting stuck in CDG and missing out on this important trip is worth it. Customer service was great and really easy to deal with. I'm confident that when May 3 rolls around I'll find out the CDG-FCO flight wasn't cancelled and this was all for naught. But....why take the chance. I don't need to spend extra time in Paris.
