Airlines face fresh disruption as the largest air traffic controllers’ union in France called for strikes to coincide with the Rugby World Cup in the country.
The SNCTA union is reported by local media to have called on workers to conduct a nationwide strikes on two Fridays – September 15 and October 13.
The first walkout will coincide with the Rugby World Cup, which is due to draw thousands of people to France.
The action could see widespread flight cancellations and impact flights from other countries that cross French airspace.
The union criticised the “silence of the civil aviation authority (Direction générale de l’Aviation civile, DGAC)” amidst surging inflation.
Striking French air traffic controllers led to mass flight cancellations starting in January, followed by further action in March and June.
Paris Metro workers have also threatened strike action during the Rugby World Cup, which runs from September 8 to October 28.
While train drivers will receive a bonus in recognition of the additional services they must run during the event, station staff have not been offered additional pay.
Members of trade union FO-RATP, which represents public transport workers in Paris, have threatened to walk out over the issue. Negotiations are currently ongoing.