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Air France cancels 55% of short, medium-haul flights Sept. 16 due to strike

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Posted on September 14, 2022

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· Last updated: February 4, 2026

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The Air France logo displayed at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport symbolizes the airline's operational challenges, as the company cancels 55% of short and medium-haul flights on Sept. 16 due to a strike by air traffic controllers.
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PARIS (Reuters) – A strike by French air traffic controllers will cause Air France to operate only 45% of its short and medium-haul flights on Friday, Sept. 16, the airline said on Wednesday. Air France also plans to operate 90% of its long-haul flights that day, the statement said. France’s DGAC aviation authority said on […]

PARIS (Reuters) – A strike by French air traffic controllers will cause Air France to operate only 45% of its short and medium-haul flights on Friday, Sept. 16, the airline said on Wednesday.

Air France also plans to operate 90% of its long-haul flights that day, the statement said.

France’s DGAC aviation authority said on Tuesday it had asked airlines to halve their flight schedules on Sept. 16, due to a planned strike by air traffic controllers.

Strikes across the aviation industry, including ground and cabin personnel seeking to have their salaries adjusted to increased living costs amid high inflation, caused severe disruptions to Europe’s summer traffic.

(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; Editing by Benoit Van Overstraeten)

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What are short-haul flights?
Short-haul flights refer to flights that cover relatively short distances, typically under 1,500 kilometers, often within the same country or neighboring countries.
What is an air traffic controller?
An air traffic controller is a professional responsible for managing the safe and orderly flow of air traffic in the skies and at airports.
What is high inflation?
High inflation refers to a significant increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy, which can erode purchasing power and affect economic stability.

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