Air France – Strike Extended Through Sep 30

A strike by Air France pilots has been extended through Sept. 30. Air France is allowing passengers booked on flights through Sept. 30 to change itineraries to avoid potential disruptions. The industrial action, which is currently confirmed through Sept. 26, is causing the cancellation of 50-60 percent of the carrier’s daily flights. Short- and medium-haul routes, including those operated by Air France Cargo, are most affected by the walkout. The strike began on Sept. 15 and was originally slated to end Sept. 22. Flight cancellations are announced at least 24 hours before scheduled departures to avoid last-minute disruptions and minimize confusion at Air France’s hub airports. Although the airline is incorporated with KLM, no KLM flights are affected by the strike, which is only targeting the Air France business unit. Routes operated by Air France subsidiary Hop! (A5) as well as codeshare flights operated by Delta also remain unaffected.