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I really know nothing but here is where strike actions are listed:What’s the likelihood of flights from USA to Paris being cancelled in August due to French strikes? Do French strikes occur at typical times of the year, or, on certain days? Are they for weeks at a time or just one day? If my flight is cancelled should I fly into Madrid Spain and make my way to SJDP via train or bus? How do I do that?
Strike at Vueling in France at the end of April and beginning of May 2023
The SNPNC-FO union has filed a strike notice concerning the hostesses and stewards of the airline Vueling who are based in France.
The movement will take place during several weekends and bridges:
- April 21, 22 and 23.
- April 28, 29, 30 and May 1.
- 6, 7, 8 May 2023.
Some great points here! As stated airlines will look to ‘protect’ Longhauls flights at the expense of shorthaul for a myriad of reasons. I wouldn’t worry at this stage.Very unlikely -- when flights are cancelled for non-particular strikes, it's typically internal French ones. Sure, if the air traffic controllers go on strike, anything's possible -- but they do try and keep the international flights landing and taking off, as much as possible anyway. Some less frequented international routes might suffer more in that circumstance.
But the chances would also depend on which city in the US you're flying to France from -- if it's somewhere like New York or Boston with several flights a day, there's a chance that one or some of those flights could be cancelled. OTOH if you're flying from Miami or LA, chances of a cancellation are much lower -- including because long-distance flights are much less likely to be cancelled.
Another thing to consider -- in recent strikes, some flights were cancelled at Paris Orly ; but none at Paris Charles de Gaulle.
So overall, I'd say very unlikely, but possible for the shorter flights from New England on the most frequented routes
Yea and the SNCF website was quite tricky to get a proper understanding of what trains were running and what were not! Shout for help nearer the tune if you need it!A lot of the strikes earlier in the year were train strikes so getting to France was not the problem, it was getting around once you arrived as I understand it.
No amount of speculation at this time will give you any basis on which to make a decision but, if for any reason it is not possible to fly into France you could certainly make your way to St Jean via Spain.What’s the likelihood of flights from USA to Paris being cancelled in August due to French strikes? Do French strikes occur at typical times of the year, or, on certain days? Are they for weeks at a time or just one day? If my flight is cancelled should I fly into Madrid Spain and make my way to SJDP via train or bus? How do I do that?
Not a high likelihood unless you have tickets that day. International flights (at least from U.S.) less likely to be affected than domestic flights. In my modest (but disastrous) experience, strikes tend to be for one or a few days, announced in advance, so the primary victims are clueless tourists who can't give labor unions what they want anyway. On my last trip, 2022, I flew from U.S. to Madrid to Pamplona (and onward by bus). Of course, that way you have to traverse the Madrid Airport, which has a confusing layout for international to domestic connections if you're not familiar with it, and no traveler information.What’s the likelihood of flights from USA to Paris being cancelled in August due to French strikes? Do French strikes occur at typical times of the year, or, on certain days? Are they for weeks at a time or just one day? If my flight is cancelled should I fly into Madrid Spain and make my way to SJDP via train or bus? How do I do that?
From my experience the likely hood of a French Labor strike in Paris during August is 75%. But the average rail strike is one week so your likelyhood ( three days) is 20%. The percent of union members in France is less than the USA , but they are all in the French transport sector near Paris. So there you have it . However your airline ( US Air , United , Delta ) may not participate, but trains & buses always do. August is the traditional holiday period in France and the union members love to be out then. The disturbances now with Macron could go on for more months and could screw up the big tourist cycle this summer. You could fly to Dublin then Bayonne or Madrid and train/bus to SJPP. You won’t know until a week ahead. I avoid Paris during July/August , just saying’What’s the likelihood of flights from USA to Paris being cancelled in August due to French strikes? Do French strikes occur at typical times of the year, or, on certain days? Are they for weeks at a time or just one day? If my flight is cancelled should I fly into Madrid Spain and make my way to SJDP via train or bus? How do I do that?
Oh my goodness - beware of anyone who answers this question with certainty ….What’s the likelihood of flights from USA to Paris being cancelled in August due to French strikes? Do French strikes occur at typical times of the year, or, on certain days? Are they for weeks at a time or just one day? If my flight is cancelled should I fly into Madrid Spain and make my way to SJDP via train or bus? How do I do that?
The greater risk would be a strike affecting your trip from Paris to SJPPWhat’s the likelihood of flights from USA to Paris being cancelled in August due to French strikes? Do French strikes occur at typical times of the year, or, on certain days? Are they for weeks at a time or just one day? If my flight is cancelled should I fly into Madrid Spain and make my way to SJDP via train or bus? How do I do that?
August may be a good time to go, actually. Strikers may want to target the last 3 weeks of September and the first 3 of October when the Rugby World Cup will be played in something like 9 French citiesWhat’s the likelihood of flights from USA to Paris being cancelled in August due to French strikes? Do French strikes occur at typical times of the year, or, on certain days? Are they for weeks at a time or just one day? If my flight is cancelled should I fly into Madrid Spain and make my way to SJDP via train or bus? How do I do that?
Paris would be my default city simply cuz it’s Paris. Then, eventually, I’d make my way south. But that’s just me. Cada quien, ¿no?Basically zero. Strikes will affect the length of immigration lines, getting baggage, train trips, and on and on, but your plane is likely to still fly and land there especially since it’s not likely a French airline.
Of course, all those issues AFTER you land would be terrible so choosing to fly through Spain may be easier. Not sure why “Paris” is such the default for most travelers when Spain offers many comparable options.
Oh, I love Paris, but many pilgrims simply land there and immediately fly/train/bus to the SJPdP without ever actually enjoying that fine city. Then they often have to return to Paris from Santiago for their return.Paris would be my default city simply cuz it’s Paris. Then, eventually, I’d make my way south. But that’s just me. Cada quien, ¿no?
I agree with you 100%. I’ve flown Paris direct from Mexico City as well as LA, Dallas and the DC area, and I think your plan is spot on. If you have the time and “las ganas” to do the Paris route, why not? I would. I will. Then another time I may throw myself a curveball and try flying into Madrid or Barcelona or who knows? Everyone’s gotta follow their own plan. Have a muy buen CaminoI have been to Paris many times and it’s just an fantastic city. The reason we are flying into Paris and going directly to SJPDP because it is a non-stop flight from Detroit to Paris. We have been burned many times by connecting through Amsterdam to other European cities. Jumping on the train at Mont Parnasses to SJPDP seems very simple - one change in Bayonne and we will be there. From what I can see, the train out of Paris is actually faster than taking a train out of Madrid to Pamplona followed by a bus to SJPDP. As an added precaution if there is a train strike in France, we have reserved a car out of CDG airport.
I hope this is a good plan. I would appreciate any comments .
Thus reducing the perceived availability of rental cars at CDG (don’t take it personally; it just reinforces a point elsewhere)we have reserved a car out of CDG airport.
There seemed to be plenty of rental cars when we went onto to the Travelocity site. I may be missing something - let me know if there is risk in my backup plan. For instance, is there a chance that the car I have reserved May not be available if I need it?Thus reducing the perceived availability of rental cars at CDG (don’t take it personally; it just reinforces a point elsewhere)
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