Rerouting options with Delta / AF of Strike continues?
Dec 7, 2019, 10:44 am
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There is a waiver allowing change for flight 5th-7th. Watch and see if gets extended. If it does you can call and make change for free to go via AMS.
Dec 7, 2019, 1:13 pm
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I was relieved that they didn't hit the A6 that I was on. In any case, Google Maps is your friend. Should an opration escargot materialize on your route, Google will find a way around it.
Dec 7, 2019, 1:45 pm
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Winter + strikes is not a good time to be driving in Europe.
If OP needs to return to the USA roughly on time rather than getting stuck in Paris on the way back, I'd be more concerned about rerouting through AMS in that direction. If the flight leaving MPL is delayed, there's a risk of missing the connection at CDG and not being able to find space (short of taking a train to AMS or LHR, etc.). Alternatively, one could try to fly MPS-CDG the day before to allow lots of extra time for the connection, but it might be wise to check for availability at CDG airport hotels before committing to this option, if available.
If OP needs to return to the USA roughly on time rather than getting stuck in Paris on the way back, I'd be more concerned about rerouting through AMS in that direction. If the flight leaving MPL is delayed, there's a risk of missing the connection at CDG and not being able to find space (short of taking a train to AMS or LHR, etc.). Alternatively, one could try to fly MPS-CDG the day before to allow lots of extra time for the connection, but it might be wise to check for availability at CDG airport hotels before committing to this option, if available.
Dec 8, 2019, 10:59 am
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What's wrong with winter? Well above freezing for almost all of these routes we're talking about.
Train service is significantly impacted by strike as well, it's not just an aviation strike.
But moot as OP is routed through AMS on the return.
there's a risk of missing the connection at CDG and not being able to find space (short of taking a train to AMS or LHR, etc.).
But moot as OP is routed through AMS on the return.
Dec 8, 2019, 11:35 am
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I flew into CDG on The first day of the strike, 1.5 hours via taxi to Hilton Paris Opera. As a tourist, it hasn’t really had much of an effect. No Metro but plenty of Taxis and Uber. Have talked to some in the lounge on business outside of city center - a 1 hour commute is about 2.5 hours. Shop and hotel employees who usually have a 20 commute are now looking at 1-2 hours.
we are flying home Tuesday morning, there are new expanded strikes announced for that day. Trying to figure out when to leave for our 9:10 flight.
we are flying home Tuesday morning, there are new expanded strikes announced for that day. Trying to figure out when to leave for our 9:10 flight.
Dec 8, 2019, 12:41 pm
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I flew into CDG on The first day of the strike, 1.5 hours via taxi to Hilton Paris Opera. As a tourist, it hasnt really had much of an effect. No Metro but plenty of Taxis and Uber. Have talked to some in the lounge on business outside of city center - a 1 hour commute is about 2.5 hours. Shop and hotel employees who usually have a 20 commute are now looking at 1-2 hours.
we are flying home Tuesday morning, there are new expanded strikes announced for that day. Trying to figure out when to leave for our 9:10 flight.
we are flying home Tuesday morning, there are new expanded strikes announced for that day. Trying to figure out when to leave for our 9:10 flight.
Dec 9, 2019, 11:47 pm
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left Hilton Paris Opera at 6:00 for our 9:10 flight today to be extra safe. Plenty of taxis waiting in front of hotel. Trip took 35 minutes with no traffic heading out. Traffic heading into Paris was a total parking lot and barely moving all the way. Security took a long time using the horrible bin system. Now sitting in lounge.
Dec 10, 2019, 12:21 am
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Thanks for the report. Hopefully I can cancel the room I reserved at the airport and spend Thursday night on the Left Bank as planned before my 9:00 AM departure Friday morning.
Dec 11, 2019, 9:54 am
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Actually it does hurt to try. OP Is flying 10 days outside the current waiver - why would that not hurt to try? No agent would ever make that change because they have to enter a waiver code and the waiver code for the current strike doesnt cover 12/17
Plus they could leave unfriendly notes. Best to sit back and if the strike continues, deal with it a day or two before travel when you know which alternative you want and when a waiver is posted.
Plus they could leave unfriendly notes. Best to sit back and if the strike continues, deal with it a day or two before travel when you know which alternative you want and when a waiver is posted.
That said about three days before the current strike waivers were updated my friend was able to change her ticket with no problem. No fee etc.. No it never hurts to ask.
Dec 11, 2019, 3:12 pm
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I’ve been in Paris for eight days. I have avoided the areas where there are demonstrations. Otherwise have encountered no problems. I always walk a lot in Paris and rarely take public transportation anyway. I have scheduled a car to the airport through my hotel, rather than taking the RER, which I would do otherwise; that’s the main change I’ve made because of the strike.
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Dec 11, 2019, 3:56 pm
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Do you mean Wednesday, Dec. 11th or Thursday, Dec. 12th. I am scheduled to fly out on AF on Thursday, 12/12. Any reports on the last couple of days?
Ive been in Paris for eight days. I have avoided the areas where there are demonstrations. Otherwise have encountered no problems. I always walk a lot in Paris and rarely take public transportation anyway. I have scheduled a car to the airport through my hotel, rather than taking the RER, which I would do otherwise; thats the main change Ive made because of the strike.
Ive been in Paris for eight days. I have avoided the areas where there are demonstrations. Otherwise have encountered no problems. I always walk a lot in Paris and rarely take public transportation anyway. I have scheduled a car to the airport through my hotel, rather than taking the RER, which I would do otherwise; thats the main change Ive made because of the strike.
Dec 12, 2019, 9:24 pm
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Anecdotal report: Today (12/12) I flew CDG-ORD on AF with an on-time departure.
I took a car (called by my hotel) to the airport for €60 instead of my usual habit of taking the RER and allowed extra time. Traffic to the airport in the morning was heavy but still got there in under an hour.
I took a car (called by my hotel) to the airport for €60 instead of my usual habit of taking the RER and allowed extra time. Traffic to the airport in the morning was heavy but still got there in under an hour.