French ATC Strikes Cost European Aviation £100 Million

Recent industrial action by French air traffic controllers cost the European aviation sector an estimated £100 million in just two days. This staggering figure, comprising £39 million in delays and £61 million in cancellations, highlights how disproportionately impactful localised ATC strikes can be across the entire European network. 

Over a million passengers were affected, with around 200,000 unable to travel as planned. This event underscores the urgent need for robust strategies to mitigate the widespread financial and operational fallout from such disruptions, particularly for overflights not directly linked to the striking country.

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