French air traffic control strikes in early July disrupted travel for over a million passengers. The UNSA-ICNA union initiated the strikes due to issues of understaffing, poor management, and demands for pay increases in line with inflation. The strikes caused an average of 3,700 daily flight delays and 1,400 cancellations, incurring an estimated cost of 120 million euros to airlines. The effects extended beyond France, impacting European air traffic significantly, particularly in Spain and the UK. Further strikes remain a possibility as unions and the government are at an impasse.
Strikes by French air traffic controllers affected over a million people's travel plans this month - and may be set to continue.
Each day, an average of around 3,700 flights were delayed and 1,400 were canceled, according to a report from Eurocontrol.
An ATC strike in France has the potential to impact a third of flights across the continent, showing the disproportionate impact that disruptions in one busy country can have.
UNSA-ICNA wants pay rises in line with inflation following a 2023 agreement, more staffing, and better working conditions.
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