Even the French admit their air traffic control is bad
That French air traffic control is a headache for airlines is no scoop. What is new, and big, is that the French themselves say so. According to Preferente, the French Court of Auditors just released a scathing report on its air traffic management, slamming high costs, endless strikes, and poor organization.
It's not an isolated opinion. On June 23, the French Senate published an equally damning report, demanding urgent solutions. We are talking about two official bodies painting the DGAC as expensive, badly run, and ignoring the future.
My take: this mess is no longer France's problem alone. European airspace works as a network, and a dysfunctional air traffic system at the continent's core creates delays and extra costs everyone pays: airlines, travel agencies, and passengers.
Quick questions
What does the French Court of Auditors report say?
Who else has criticized French air traffic control?
How does this affect European airlines?
Is there hope for improvement in French air traffic?
Which agency runs air traffic control in France?
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