More disruption looms for French air travel

Strikes and protests are likely to cause disruption to air travel in France between February 6-8, the French Civil Aviation Authority has warned. Airlines at Paris Orly have been asked to cut flights by 20%, while rail operators have said services will be reduced, meaning passengers could in turn face difficulties in reaching airports. The industrial action is to protest against French government plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 and will follow protests in January. Ryanair said that some of its flights would be affected by some French air traffic control staff signalling their intentions to