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French ATC Strike Suspended — Disruption Oct 7–9
SNCTA pulls the plug on the September 18 action — expect bigger disruption in early October.
French ATC strike planned for September 18, 2025 has been suspended by SNCTA, the main air traffic controller union, shifting the greatest risk of widescale disruption to October 7–9, 2025.
Smaller controller unions will still walk out on September 18, but those actions are expected to cause only localized delays. Paris Le Bourget will be particularly constrained: authorities have limited operations to six movements per hour during the morning peak on that day.
French ATC strike: what the suspension means
With SNCTA stepping back, the industry now has a clearer single window of risk. October 7–9, 2025 should be treated as a high-impact period — airlines, business aviation operators and handlers need contingency plans for major capacity cuts, rerouting and potential extended delays. Coordinate closely with Eurocontrol (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation) and DGAC (Direction générale de l’aviation civile) for updated capacity forecasts and flow measures.
- French ATC strike now likely Oct 7–9, 2025 — expect nationwide capacity cuts and reroutes.
- September 18: smaller unions strike; localized delays only; Paris Le Bourget limited to 6 movements/hour during the morning peak.
- Operators: prepare alternate routings, slot renegotiations and passenger/customer communications.
- Coordinate with Eurocontrol and DGAC for traffic flow management and the latest operational notices.
Practical next steps: airlines and business-aviation operators should monitor NOTAMs and official bulletins, refresh crew and passenger contingency plans, and consider early rescheduling or voluntary re-accommodation for vulnerable flights on October 7–9. Freight operators should flag time-sensitive consignments and assess alternative routings now.
Stay tuned for updates from regulators and unions; daily capacity forecasts from Eurocontrol and advisories from DGAC will be crucial as October approaches.
