PARIS– A major strike announcement by easyJet (U2) cabin crew is set to disrupt airline operations at key French airports during the Easter travel period, raising concerns for hundreds of passengers planning flights on Monday, April 6.
The national call to action affects staff at Paris Orly (ORY), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Nice (NCE), Nantes (NTE), Lyon (LYS), and Bordeaux (BOD), potentially leading to flight cancellations, delays, and widespread itinerary changes.
The UNAC union, representing personnel navigants commerciaux (PNC), filed a strike notice covering the full day from 00:01 to 23:59 on April 6.
All easyJet cabin crew members are urged to take part, including non‑unionised workers. Staff must declare their intention to strike at least 48 hours in advance, meaning declarations are due by Saturday morning ahead of the planned action.
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easyJet Cabin Crew Strike in France
The announced walkout encompasses all six French bases where easyJet operates, with the intent of maximising impact during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
UNAC has formally requested that all PNC members cease work for the entirety of the day. This level of coverage contrasts with some previous actions, underlining the union’s push for stronger leverage in negotiations.
Cabin crew at the affected bases play crucial roles in both domestic and international flights, and their collective absence could significantly reduce available services. easyJet has not yet published an updated flight schedule reflecting potential disruptions as of the latest reports.
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easyJet’s Response
easyJet has publicly acknowledged receipt of the strike notice and expressed disappointment at the timing and extent of the action. The airline stated that it will make every reasonable effort to mitigate operational impacts and maintain continuity of service wherever possible.
Affected customers may receive direct communications via email or SMS with options to rebook or seek refunds in line with European passenger rights regulations.
The carrier emphasised that only flights to and from French airports are directly impacted by the planned action. Unlike industrial actions involving air traffic control, which can stall all flights within French airspace, this targeted strike would principally affect easyJet operations.
Passengers booked on easyJet flights on April 6 are urged to monitor updates through the official easyJet app and check inbound communication from the airline.
Preparation and proactive management of bookings are recommended to avoid undue inconvenience, particularly given the typically high travel volumes over the Easter break.
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Background: Tension between UNAC and easyJet
The planned strike follows months of mounting tension between UNAC and easyJet management.
Previous walkouts in early 2026, including one on January 1, sought significant changes in working conditions, but adjustments promised by the airline reportedly failed to materialise.
The union highlighted concerns over last‑minute roster changes, increased duty assignments, and discrepancies in treatment between cabin crew and pilots.
In late 2025, planned strike action over the Christmas holiday period was cancelled following negotiation efforts that yielded commitments to review working conditions.
However, UNAC claims that these commitments were not fulfilled, contributing to frustration among crew members. When the 2026 NAO (annual negotiation period) proposal was put to a vote, 53.84 % of French‑based cabin crew rejected it, with turnout exceeding 70 %, Connexion France reported.
The union interprets this outcome as a clear sign of discontent across the workforce.
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