"Air France Unions Call Strike May 25;" STUNNING *GASP* SHOCK
May 26, 2003, 7:51 am
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Thanks to all those that turned this thread into a relevant one and didn't let it snowball. It got off to a bad start.
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May 27, 2003, 2:03 am
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80% of flights are cancelled. From 800 to 900 flights will land or take-off from French airport today, while on an average day, the figure ranges from 4,000 to 4,300.
In addition, 50% of flights scheduled to go through French airspace are allowed to operate.
In addition, 50% of flights scheduled to go through French airspace are allowed to operate.
May 27, 2003, 1:45 pm
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There may be a third ATC strike (sigh) next Tuesday, June 3rd.
May 30, 2003, 11:00 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JOUY31:
There may be a third ATC strike (sigh) next Tuesday, June 3rd.</font>
There may be a third ATC strike (sigh) next Tuesday, June 3rd.</font>
May 30, 2003, 3:25 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by tann1001:
The french... on strike? Wow, I'd never had imagined</font>
The french... on strike? Wow, I'd never had imagined</font>
please add something to the conversation and not just a one-line, glib comment.
thanks.
May 31, 2003, 11:13 am
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Here is the list of flights allowed by the French civil aviation administration (DGAC) allowed to operate on June 3rd (updated May 31st, 6:00 PM)
http://www.dgac.fr/html/actu_gd/greve03_06.htm
According to some reports, the strike might last two additional days. One union, UNSA, is calling for a strike on Tuesday only, while CGT and FO are calling for a three-day strike. No information yet from SNCTA.
SNCTA is the majority union among air traffic controllers, while CGT is the leading union for the civil aviation administration as a whole.
http://www.dgac.fr/html/actu_gd/greve03_06.htm
According to some reports, the strike might last two additional days. One union, UNSA, is calling for a strike on Tuesday only, while CGT and FO are calling for a three-day strike. No information yet from SNCTA.
SNCTA is the majority union among air traffic controllers, while CGT is the leading union for the civil aviation administration as a whole.
Jun 4, 2003, 6:58 am
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My STR-CDG flight, which, yesterday, was still scheduled to operate, was cancelled during the night, due to the continuing effects of the air traffic controllers' strike (CGT and FO). I was automatically rebooked on the following flight. They did not manage to keep my seat assignment, and I had to get back from 1C to 2C, they are still not giving me my inflight Poire Williams 
(Ok, it is not a constitutional right ), but all in all, they managed the problem with ease and efficiency.
[This message has been edited by JOUY31 (edited 06-04-2003).]
(Ok, it is not a constitutional right ), but all in all, they managed the problem with ease and efficiency.[This message has been edited by JOUY31 (edited 06-04-2003).]
Jun 4, 2003, 7:10 am
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It appears that unions are calling for another strike on Tuesday, the 10th (date that the reforms are voted on).
I hope this will not affect traffic, I'm flying to the US that day. Don't need the headache.
I hope this will not affect traffic, I'm flying to the US that day. Don't need the headache.
Jun 4, 2003, 1:45 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dctorres:
It appears that unions are calling for another strike on Tuesday, the 10th (date that the reforms are voted on).
I hope this will not affect traffic, I'm flying to the US that day. Don't need the headache.</font>
It appears that unions are calling for another strike on Tuesday, the 10th (date that the reforms are voted on).
I hope this will not affect traffic, I'm flying to the US that day. Don't need the headache.
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Jun 9, 2003, 5:31 am
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Yep!
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Another French Strike Hits Airlines
Air travel in France is facing major disruption again on Tuesday as public sector unions repeat their strike action for the third week in a row.
As workers wrangle with the government over pension reforms, airlines are resigned to cancelling flights to and from France and re-scheduling the few that do manage to get into the air.
The 24-hour strike, which will also hit rail and bus services, is expected to affect operations at country's national carrier, Air France, in similar fashion to last week.
http://news.airwise.com/stories/2003/06/1055158022.html
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Another French Strike Hits Airlines
Air travel in France is facing major disruption again on Tuesday as public sector unions repeat their strike action for the third week in a row.
As workers wrangle with the government over pension reforms, airlines are resigned to cancelling flights to and from France and re-scheduling the few that do manage to get into the air.
The 24-hour strike, which will also hit rail and bus services, is expected to affect operations at country's national carrier, Air France, in similar fashion to last week.
http://news.airwise.com/stories/2003/06/1055158022.html
Jun 9, 2003, 2:38 pm
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...which won't affect long-haul flights. Well, perhaps delay, but not cancelled.
I'm been assured that my flight tomorrow is definitely on. Now, getting to CDG is another matter altogether.
I'm been assured that my flight tomorrow is definitely on. Now, getting to CDG is another matter altogether.
Jun 10, 2003, 5:08 pm
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You guys need to get a grip on things over the pond or absolutely no one will do business in France and other strike prone countries. If I was running a business I think you'd have to do A LOT of convincing for me to set up shop in a place where its next to impossible to do business because of everpresent strikes!