French strikes hit air travel

TRAVELLERS flying to France today (May 27) face serious disruptions because of a one-day strike by French air traffic controllers.

Most ex-UK flights to France have been cancelled and services are not expected to get back to normal until tomorrow afternoon. The action is the first of three strikes planned as trade unions fight French government reforms to state pensions. The other strikes are set for June 2 and June 3 and are expected to coincide with strikes on the French railways.

Customers are entitled to full refunds or are being given the opportunity to rebook free of charge.