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Air France strike continues to hit football fans

Monday, 13 June 20163 min read
Air France strike continues to hit football fans

Air France pilots are continuing a four-day strike that started on Saturday, threatening to further disrupt travel for thousands of football fans during the Euro 2016 competition.

The airline said it aims to operate 70% of its medium-haul flights today, in addtion to 85% of its domestic flights and 85% of its long-haul flights. However, it said further last-minute cancellations were a possiblity.

Tuesday schedules will be adapted accordingly, depending on the number of staff on strike, and any cancellations will be published the day before departure, said the airline.

It operated 96% of long haul flights on Saturday, 91% of domestic flights, but only 73% of its medium-haul flights to and from Paris Charles de Gaulle.

On Sunday it was due to operate around 80% of long haul flights, around 85% of domestic flights, and around 70% of medium-haul flights.

Pilots are protesting against proposed pay cuts and changes to working conditions.