(ANSAmed) - PARIS, FEBRUARY 7 - Disruption in French airports is
increasing on the second day of strike action by air travel
staff, who are protesting against a proposed law that would
introduce a minimum guaranteed service in case of strikes, as
currently occurs on French railways. At Paris' Roissy-Charles
de Gaulle airport, there are twice as many unexpected
cancellations as yesterday, especially as a result of greater
participation in the action by pilots. Air France, the
worst-affected airline, has alone cancelled nine flights,
including one to Milan. The situation is slightly better at
Paris Orly airport, where only two flights have so far been
grounded. Yesterday, Air France cancelled 33% of its short and
medium-haul flights, particularly internal flights on the most
commonly-travelled routes, and 12% of long-haul services. The
French airline is expecting more difficult conditions today, but
has guaranteed 50% of short and medium-haul flights and 70% of
long-haul services. Customers are again being offered the
chance to postpone travel, with a simplified booking
modification system. (ANSAmed).
