UK travellers affected by French general strike as several flights and trains cancelled

French general strike disrupts thousands of UK travellers as several flights and trains cancelled

French workers are taking industrial action in protest at President Emmanuel Macron's plan to raise the pension age from 62 to 64.

EasyJet cancelled at least 18 flights between the UK and France, and British Airways at least 13 - affecting passengers flying to and from Bristol, Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton Airports.Eurostar cancelled 16 of the 26 trains scheduled between London St Pancras and Paris - warning passengers the French industrial action"could extend beyond" Tuesday.Advertisement

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