Today there have been mounting delays across Europe as Euro Control is attempting to maintain service to as many places as possible while French Air Traffic Controllers strike. The controllers Tuesday decided to jump into a larger national movement against pension reform. I’m not too familiar with French politics, but it does seem the French know how to throw a good strike…
Flights to major destinations like Paris only experienced minimal delays, but many airlines like Easy Jet, Ryan Air, and British Airways had to cancel multiple flights, and many flights that would normally fly through France have been delayed due to indirect routes.