Edinburgh holidaymakers have been issued a warning as industrial action continues in France this month.
Thousands of flights to the popular holiday destination have already been delayed or cancelled, due to strikes over the last few weeks, reports Bristol Live.
This industrial action has resulted in all the main routes in the country to be placed 'out of use' - causing all flights in French airspace to be impacted.
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Some flights have been cancelled, but the majority are having to utilise longer and busier routes to get to their final destination.
Pension reform protesters have taken over French cities like Lille, Paris and Marseille, with travellers told to avoid key protest routes and large gatherings.
EasyJet has reported disruption throughout April, warning passengers that its service in and out of France is 'significantly reduced'.
A statement from easyJet said: 'Due to national strike action in France impacting transport services including air traffic control on 13th April, airlines have been requested by the French authorities (DGAC) to make some cancellations to their flying programmes which means six flights to and from the UK will no longer be able to operate."
Ryanair said that the threat of action by the French ATCs should continue on until May - as they noted their operations had been impacted by a total of 32 days in 2023.
These strikes totalling 32 days have affected 3,350 flights - mainly those travelling in or around French airspace.
A spokesperson said: "Due to repeated French ATC strikes, we regrettably expect more flight cancellations and delays over France from 1 Apr – 1 May.
"All affected passengers will be notified as soon as possible. Please monitor the Ryanair App and website for the latest updates regarding flights.
"Ryanair has repeatedly called on the EU Commission and Ursula von der Leyen to take action to protect EU passengers and overflights during repeated French ATC strikes.
"Ryanair calls on all passengers to sign our Protect Passengers - Keep EU skies open petition."
Jet2.com has issued a similar pre-emptive warning, covering the period to May 1. A spokesperson said: "This means flights operating to or through French airspace may be delayed."
The strikes is due to the French President, Emmanuel Macron's proposed pension reforms. Under the proposed plans, France's legal retirement age will gradually increase to 64 — it's currently 62.
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