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Posted on July 3, 2025
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A strike by French air traffic controllers has led to the cancellation of over 1,500 flights, affecting nearly 300,000 passengers during a peak travel period.
PARIS (Reuters) -More than 1,500 flights have been cancelled on July 3-4, affecting nearly 300,000 passengers, due to a strike by French air traffic controllers, European industry lobby Airlines for Europe said in a statement.
"Airlines for Europe (A4E) strongly condemns the French air traffic control (ATC) strike taking place today and tomorrow," it said.
"Tens of thousands of travellers in France and across Europe have seen their summer getaway grounded as French air-traffic controllers walk out during the Grand Départ; one of the busiest periods for summer travel," it added.
(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon and Makini Brice)
More than 1,500 flights have been cancelled on July 3-4, affecting nearly 300,000 passengers.
The cancellations are due to a strike by French air traffic controllers.
Airlines for Europe (A4E) strongly condemned the strike taking place.
The strike occurs during the Grand Départ, one of the busiest periods for summer travel.
Tens of thousands of travellers in France and across Europe have seen their summer getaway grounded.
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