A strike by Air France staff will cause more travel misery for passengers today with the airline announcing 30 percent of flights have been cancelled.

Tuesday 17th April marks the eighth day of industrial action by Air France staff since February and once again it will cause a travel headache for passengers.

Air France announced on Monday that the airline would have to cancel around 45 percent of its long haul flights on Tuesday and flights will be hit around the country.  It also says it will have to ground 35 percent of medium-haul flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport as well as 20 percent of short-haul flights from Orly airport in Paris and airports around the country.

For those passengers whose flights are not cancelled Air France warns they can expect delays and disruption. 

Please check the status of your flight before traveling. Please contact your dedicated team if you have any questions.