The timing of the strike just before Christmas is likely to exacerbate travel disruptions, as many people are traveling for the holidays.
The ongoing issues with air traffic controller strikes highlight the broader tensions within the aviation industry regarding taxation and labor conditions.
Travelers may face significant challenges in rescheduling their flights, particularly during the busy holiday season.
If the strike continues or more strikes are announced, further disruptions could occur, affecting travel plans across France.
Travelers heading to Montpellier, Nîmes, and Perpignan should be aware that no flights will operate on Tuesday, December 17, due to a strike by air traffic controllers. This strike, announced by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC), affects air navigation services in Lyon, Ajaccio, and Montpellier. As a result, 60% of flights from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry are expected to be canceled between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. on the same day. Delays are anticipated at Ajaccio airport throughout the day, prompting the DGAC to advise passengers to postpone their travel plans if possible and check with their airlines for flight status updates.
The strike comes shortly before the holiday season, adding to the travel woes for many. Last month, a similar strike was called by the airline pilots' union in response to rising air transport taxes, which are set to increase starting January 1, 2025, affecting ticket prices for most destinations.
