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France asks airlines to cut flights at Paris airports by 40% ahead of planned strike

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Posted on July 2, 2025

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PARIS (Reuters) -The French civil aviation agency DGAC said on Wednesday it had asked airlines to reduce flights at Paris airports by 40% on July 4 due to a planned national strike by air traffic

France Requests 40% Flight Reductions at Paris Airports Due to Strike

PARIS (Reuters) -The French civil aviation agency DGAC said on Wednesday it had asked airlines to reduce flights at Paris airports by 40% on July 4 due to a planned national strike by air traffic controllers.

The agency said it had also requested that airlines cut by half flights into and out of Nice and by 30% at the airports for Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi and Figari.

(Reporting by Makini Brice)

Key Takeaways

  • DGAC requests 40% flight cuts at Paris airports.
  • Strike by air traffic controllers prompts action.
  • Nice flights to be reduced by 50%.
  • 30% flight cuts at Lyon, Marseille, and others.
  • Travel disruptions expected on July 4.

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of flights has France requested airlines to cut?
France has requested airlines to reduce flights at Paris airports by 40%.
Which other cities are affected by flight reductions?
Airlines have been asked to cut flights by half into and out of Nice, and by 30% at airports in Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi, and Figari.
When is the planned strike expected to occur?
The planned national strike is set to take place on July 4.

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