Cabin crew strike - 80% of flights to operate

For Sunday, October 30, 2011, 80% of Air France flights will continue to operate.

On Saturday, October 29, 2011 as of 5:00 p.m., Air France has been able to operate over 80% of its flights, in line with the levels forecast by the company on Thursday.

Air France again apologizes to its customers and expresses its appreciation to team members who have made every effort to provide scheduled service to passengers. The company is fully mobilized to try to minimize the inconvenience to customers and to provide up-to-date information as quickly as possible.

The company has done everything possible to best organize its flight schedule although significant uncertainty remains regarding the level of participation in the strike by cabin crews, who are not required to notify the company of their intentions. Delays and some same-day cancellations of flights are expected.

The company regrets that its customers are being held hostage by a five-day strike for which there is no reason. The management of Air France negotiated night and day for 10 days and responded favorably to 90% of the demands of the flight attendants’ unions. In response, the leading union decided to withdraw its strike notice.

Flight safety is Air France’s number one priority. The company fully respects and abides by all national and international safety regulations.