Pilots pose half- term strike threat

Arguments over pension plans could disrupt French air travel in March, but a cabin crew walkout could come sooner

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FRANCE'S largest pilots union has announced it will strike during the school holidays.

The SNPL has called a strike from March 4 until March 7, according to La Tribune newspaper.

The walkout will take place during the half-term week for schools in zones A and B, ie everywhere apart from Aquitaine and Ile-de-France.

Pilots are protesting about changes to their pension regime, which is shared with that of cabin crew.

An argument over contributions and payouts between high and low earners has pitted those at the controls against those who look after passenger safety.

Both groups have threatened to go on strike if the situation is not resolved in their favour, but the pilots' union has been the first to jump.

The cabin crew union has said it will take strike action in the coming days.

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