Air France has announced the resumption of service to Athens and Heraklion in Greece from regional airports in France.
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Air France gives in to pilots
Pilots striking against Air France over a proposed expansion of the airline via subsidiary Transavia have apparently won. Air France and KLM have now announced their intention of dropping the Transavia Europe operation.
Air France strike grounds half of flights
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Ryanair Issues Ice Bucket Challenge to Industry
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