Transport strike may affect bus, train
and subway to or from Roissy or Orly airport
The most frequent strike experienced by
travellers visiting Paris. Train (TGV and RER), public buses services and Paris metro are
usually badly hit, leading to massive traffic jams in the city center
and near Roissy and Orly as commuters turn
to road transport. Depending on airlines, tickets may be refunded to affected passengers.
Consequences: Most of departing flights are delayed and a few cancelled
- Arriving flights should be OK
Recommentation: If you are leaving Paris contact your airline
to get information about your flight. If not cancelled book an early
private transfer service to go to the airport (See How to go to
Orly or Roissy airport :
Airport Connection)
Air Traffic controllers to cause air travel disruption
- Flight cancellation
A strike by Paris air
traffic controllers cause air travel disruption and ground all flights. It is rare
and never last very long.
Consequences: Departing & arriving flights are cancelled.
Recommentation: Cancel your trip if you can. Check for
information on Paris airport (Orly or Roissy) official website.
Security staff strike : Delays
Security staff control
access to gates and is responsible for security check procedures.
Consequences: A few departing flights are delayed
- Arriving flights are not affected.
Recommentation: Call your airline for more information.
Passengers just need to arrive a little sooner than usual.
Airlines staff unions action (Air France,
British Airways, Lufthansa, ...)
Airlines Staff may also go
on strike. Union actions are usually projected long in advance.
Consequences for passengers may vary a lot with the number of Airlines
staff involved.
Consequences: Usually most of departing flights are delayed and a few cancelled
- Arriving flights should be OK
Recommentation: Call your airline for more information.
Passengers services -
Airlines directory : Orly - Roissy - Beauvais
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