- by foxnews
- 15 Nov 2024
Brace Yourself for Travel Chaos in France as New Rail and Air Strikes Set to Disrupt November and December Winter Trips
If you̢۪re planning to visit or travel within France this November and December, get ready for potential chaos. Major French unions, including transport workers and farmers, are gearing up for what̢۪s expected to be a season of strikes, aiming to disrupt both travel and services.
- by travelandtourworld
- 14 Nov 2024
- in travel
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Rail Strike Set to Hit France Hard on 21 November
The driving force? Unions are protesting the increased privatization of the national rail company, SNCF, along with other regional and commuter rail services. Since the French rail market opened up in 2019, international players like Spain's Renfe and Italy's Trenitalia have been running services in France, breaking SNCF's long-standing monopoly. The unions see this as a threat to national control over public transport, and they're pushing back.
Airlines Face Turbulence as French Pilots Plan Strike for 14 November
Farmers and Civil Servants to Join Strike Wave
Travelers should brace for potential delays and disruptions, keeping a close eye on ongoing developments as the strike season in France heats up.
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