06 May 2019 | 12:29 AM UTC
France: Airline pilots postpone strike to May 14-19
Airline pilots union postpones strike until May 14-19; flight disruptions likely during the strike period
Event
the National Union of Airline Pilots (SNPL) postponed its strike, originally scheduled from Monday, May 6, to Saturday, May 11, until the following week: Tuesday, May 14, to Sunday, May 19. The strike has the potential to affect all airlines operating in France. Flight disruptions, including delays and cancelations, and congestion at airports is likely during the aforementioned period should the strike proceed with residual delays possible in the days following.
Advice
Individuals traveling to or from France are advised to monitor the situation, maintain a flexible itinerary, confirm their flight status with their airline, and anticipate flight cancelations and delays.