French strike could affect Belfast flights, say airport

Flights in and out of Belfast could be affected by a five-day strike by French air traffic controllers, Belfast Airport has said.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Mar 2017, 13:01 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 10:46 BST
Pacemaker Press Belfast 09-01-2017. Picture By: Arthur Allison.Pacemaker Press Belfast 09-01-2017. Picture By: Arthur Allison.
Pacemaker Press Belfast 09-01-2017. Picture By: Arthur Allison.

The Airport is advising people to check with their airlines before travelling to the airport.

In a tweet, Belfast Airport said: “A French Air Traffic Control strike from 6th-10th Mar may impact flights to and from Belfast. Check with your airline for latest flight info.”

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Staff at control centers in Brest, Aix-en-Provence and Bordeaux called a five-day strike from Monday, March 6 over issues including rostering and pay.

It is affecting a range of airlines that use the airspace, with the French Civil Aviation Authority requesting airlines reduce their schedules across west and south west France.

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