Strike in France on 10th and 18th of September 2025 – Get to know your rights

Strikes in France will affect both Air France and airport staff on 10th and 18th of September 2025. Find out what you are entitled to and when you can claim compensation.

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Air strike in France – how it affects you

Strikes have been announced for September 10 and 18, 2025, causing major problems at French airports. Both Air France employees and airport staff are participating, which means that many flights will be cancelled or delayed.

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Who is striking – and why is it important?

Air France staff: When the airline's own employees go on strike, it is considered an internal conflict. This means that delays and cancellations entitle you to compensation under EU rules.
Airport staff and air traffic controllers: When the strike takes place outside Air France, e.g. among airport employees or air traffic controllers, it is considered an extraordinary circumstance. In these cases, you are not entitled to compensation, but you are still entitled to rebooking, reimbursement and necessary assistance (food, hotel in case of long delays).

Who is striking?
Air France staff and some airport staff in Paris and other French airports.
Why is there a strike?
Air France employees are protesting against working conditions and pay, while airport staff are participating in a broader industrial action against austerity measures.
How does this affect travellers?
Hundreds of flights in France and Europe are being cancelled or delayed. This particularly affects travellers from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY). Thousands of passengers can expect significant disruption.
Are you entitled to compensation?
- Yes, if your flight was affected by the Air France staff strike, as this is an internal dispute.
- No, if your flight was affected by the airport staff strike, as this is considered an extraordinary circumstance.
Who is on strike?
Air France's own employees and French air traffic controllers.
Why is there a strike?
Air France employees are protesting against changes to working conditions and the abolition of public holidays, while air traffic controllers are demanding higher wages and better working conditions.
How does this affect travellers?
The strike is affecting large parts of French airspace. Many departures from Paris and other major airports are being cancelled or severely delayed, and the consequences are being felt on both European and international routes.
Are you entitled to compensation?
- Yes, if you were affected by the Air France strike, as it is an internal conflict within the airline.
- No, if your flight was affected by the air traffic controllers' strike, as this is beyond Air France's control.

How does the strike affect travellers?

10 September: Both airport staff and Air France employees have announced strikes. Some passengers may therefore be entitled to Air France compensation (Air France), while others may not (airport staff).

18 September: A major strike by air traffic controllers and Air France employees is affecting air traffic. The same rules apply here: compensation for Air France delays, but not for the air traffic controllers' strike.

What compensation can you get?

If your flight is affected by an Air France strike, you can receive up to:

Reason	Delayed arrival	Flights under 1.500 km	Flights 1.501 - 3.500 km	Flights over 3.500 km between EU-countries	Flights over 3.500 km to/from EU-countries
Cancelled*	2 – 3 hours	£220	£170	£170	£260
Cancelled /Delayed	3 – 4 hours	£220	£345	£345	£260
Cancelled/Delayed	More than 4 hours**	£220	£345	£345	£520
Overbooked		£220	£345	£345	£520

* If the cancellation occurs less than 7 days before the scheduled departure. ** If the cancellation occurs between 14-7 days before the scheduled departure.

How we can help

Being caught in the middle of a strike is frustrating – but we make it easy to get compensation for the inconvenience:

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