French Air Traffic Control Strike Cancels Thousands of Flights
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A strike by French air traffic controllers caused widespread flight cancellations at Paris and other French airports on Friday. Around 40% of flights were canceled in Paris, impacting tens of thousands of passengers during the peak summer travel season. Airlines like Ryanair experienced significant disruptions, canceling hundreds of flights. The strike, driven by concerns over working conditions, staffing shortages, and inflation, prompted the transport minister to criticize the timing and demands of the unions.
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