The easyJet strike planned for August 15 and 16, 2026, in France is expected to disrupt the airline's schedule during the summer weekend. Around forty flights departing from France are expected to be cancelled on Saturday, August 15, according to the SNPNC-FO union, as reported by AFP and Air Journal. The union estimates that a similar number could be cancelled on Sunday, potentially bringing the total to nearly 80 flights over the two days.
Summary
easyJet strike: 40 flights announced for Saturday, Sunday still uncertain
On the eve of the strike, the extent of the disruption is becoming clearer. William Bourdon, head of the SNPNC-FO union, indicated that "Around forty flights will be cancelled" on Saturday departing from France.
The figure for Sunday, August 16th, is not yet final. The union representative mentions "probably as many" cancellations, while specifying that the number will depend on individual declarations from employees participating in the strike.
The figure of approximately 80 flights over the entire weekend should therefore be presented as an estimate at this stage, and not as a definitive cancellation schedule confirmed by easyJet.
According to the trade press, the movement concerns cabin crew at easyJet France. Reuters confirmed on August 12 that French cabin crew were called to strike on August 15 and 16 after talks between unions and the company over working conditions broke down.
Why are easyJet cabin crew on strike?
The conflict mainly concerns work organization and the stability of schedules. The joint union group, comprising the SNPNC-FO, UNPNC-CFDT, and UNAC-CFE-CGC, denounces in particular the repeated changes to work programs and their consequences on the personal organization of the crews.
The SNPNC-FO had already placed the instability of schedules at the center of its demands in July. The union also mentioned the increase in night flights and "trippings," that is, sequences of rotations with several days of travel.
The trade unions believe that the discussions undertaken with management have not provided a sufficient response to these demands.
easyJet says it wants to limit disruptions
The company disputes the decision to continue the strike during this busy period. According to Reuters, easyJet claims to have proposed measures to address employee concerns and indicates that further discussions are scheduled for September.
The company also stated that it would do everything possible to minimize disruptions. Reuters reports that easyJet plans to offer various solutions to affected passengers, including free transfers and refunds.
Passengers with a scheduled departure on August 15th or 16th should check their flight status directly with easyJet. The airline has a dedicated section for flight disruptions and tracking, with options available when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed.
Flight cancelled during easyJet strike: what rights do passengers have?
In the event of a cancellation, European regulations stipulate, among other things, a choice between a ticket refund and re-routing to the final destination under comparable conditions. Depending on the situation, the airline must also provide for passengers during the waiting period, including meals and accommodation when necessary.
The issue of compensation deserves particular attention in the case of this easyJet strike. Official information from the European Union specifies that an internal strike by airline staff is not considered an extraordinary circumstance.
This means that compensation may be due when a flight is cancelled, provided that the other conditions of the European regulation are met. The right to compensation depends in particular on when the passenger was informed of the cancellation and, in some cases, on the schedule of the proposed replacement flight.
Reimbursement or rerouting and assistance to travelers remain, for their part, rights separate from this possible compensation.
A weekend of August 15th under surveillance
At this stage, the most reliable data concerns approximately forty cancellations scheduled for Saturday, August 15, departing from France. For Sunday, the SNPNC-FO union estimates that a similar number could be reached, but the final schedule will depend on the number of strikers and the operational decisions made by easyJet.
For travel agencies, tour operators and other professionals with affected clients, the priority is to follow the notifications sent by the company and the individual status of each flight before initiating any changes to the booking.
Sources
- https://www.air-journal.fr/2026-08-14-easyjet-france-une-quarantaine-de-vols-annules-samedi-autant-redoutes-dimanche-5276913.html
- https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/easyjet-flight-attendants-france-go-strike-august-15-16-unions-say-2026-08-12/
- https://snpnc.org/plannings-brises-avantages-grignotes-lheure-de-la-riposte/
- https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_fr.htm
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