Tourists heading for a French getaway next week are being advised to contact their travel operator for advice ahead of strike actions and demonstrations across the country.
Last week (January 19) saw widespread travel chaos as more than one million people took part in strikes, marches and demonstrations. The transport sector, schools and refineries were hit by the mass walkout, which was dubbed “Black Thursday”.
The action was in response to the French government’s plans to raise the retirement age and further dates are planned. At the moment, workers are poised to walk out in protest again on January 31.
