On June 26, 2026, France became the latest country to join a series of coordinated air traffic control strikes spanning several European nations, including Spain, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Germany, and Greece. The joint industrial action has led to considerable disruption of airspace management across the continent.
These strikes have resulted in interruptions to overflight permissions, causing widespread delays and cancellations throughout European air traffic. The disruption has also severely affected the continent’s tourism and airline networks, with ongoing challenges for both operators and travelers.
