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France’s aviation authority the DGAC has warned of “severe” disruption, calling on airlines to halve their schedules ahead of the walkout.

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Cabin crew had to intervene after pilots grabbed each other by the collar.

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The passenger jet took off with sustainable fuel — petroleum mixed with a synthetic jet fuel derived from waste cooking oils — making up 16 per cent of its supply for the journey.

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Both the aircraft manufacturer and the airline have stated that they will appeal the decision.

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The European Commission has approved a plan for France to provide up to €4 billion in aid to Air France, which has suffered from the collapse of passenger traffic due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Several of the protesters stood on the plane's wings, carrying banners reading: "Is there a pilot to save the climate?"

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CEO Benjamin Smith said that "2020 tested the Air France-KLM Group with the most severe crisis ever experienced by the air transport industry."

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France's flagship airline has announced it will be cutting 7,500 jobs due to the coronavirus crisis.

03/07/2020

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The French-Dutch carrier says all passengers whose flights are cancelled amid the pandemic are eligible for refunds, regardless of the date.

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Airline passengers whose flight was cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic will lose their right to a refund if lobbyists get their way, the EU’s Transport Commissioner has told Euronews

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The body of the stowaway was found after the plane - coming from the Ivory Coast - had landed in Paris.

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French judges have dropped charges against Air France and Airbus over a mid-Atlantic plane crash in 2009 that killed all 228 people on board, blaming the pilots for losing control of the plane.

05/09/2019

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The move surprised analysts and comes in the midst of tensions over the company's strategic direction. Financial observers also said the tug of war risks harming the company and its investors.

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The move by British Airways, KLM and Air France comes months after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would re-impose sanctions on Tehran.

24/08/2018

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The airline's latest pay offer to staff was rejected in a union ballot

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The chief executive of Air France-KLM, Jean-Marc Janaillac, has resigned after staff at the airline rejected the latest pay deal.

04/05/2018

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Air France and SNCF have estimated the costs of the strike

11/04/2018

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Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in France and Germany. Air France workers plan four more walkouts this month

10/04/2018

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Some staff members at Ryanair and Air France are striking over the Easter weekend.

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The cancellations are due to a strike by staff

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