Marrakech – Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has issued an alert to passengers traveling to or from France on September 10, warning of likely flight disruptions and delays. The national carrier announced that a nationwide strike by French air traffic controllers will significantly impact air travel on Wednesday.
In a statement released on Tuesday, RAM specifically advised travelers departing from Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to arrive four hours before their scheduled departure time. This extra margin will allow passengers to complete necessary formalities and reach their boarding gates on time despite the expected complications.
The airline recommends that all customers regularly check their flight status on RAM’s official website. The company will provide real-time updates to keep travelers informed about any changes to their flights.
✈️[Info voyageurs : 10/09/2025]
En raison d’un mouvement de de la mobilisation nationale prévue en France, des perturbations et retards sont à prévoir.
👉 Passagers au départ de Paris Orly (ORY) : présentez-vous 4h avant l’heure de départ.
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— Royal Air Maroc (@RAM_Maroc) September 9, 2025
France’s Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) announced on Monday that disruptions and delays should be expected “across all French airports,” particularly in the southeast region. As a preventive measure, DGAC has asked airlines to reduce their flight programs by 50% between 6 p.m. and midnight at Nice airport and Corsican airports.
Despite these preventive measures, DGAC warned that disruptions would affect the entire French air network. The authority has invited passengers who can to postpone their travel and stay informed through their airlines.
The airports most affected will include Marseille-Provence, Nice, Bastia, Ajaccio, Figari, and Calvi, with delays and cancellations expected between 6 p.m. and midnight. Meanwhile, Paris airports Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and Orly could see up to 40% of flights canceled.
This strike is part of a broader national movement against government austerity measures. The SUD Aérien union is mobilizing as part of a national blockade protest against these measures, which include the elimination of public holidays, pension freezes, and cuts to public services.
French authorities anticipate various actions across the country, including blockades of train stations, refineries, and roads, as well as sabotage of automatic radars and traditional demonstrations. Intelligence services note the difficulty in predicting the exact nature of this horizontal movement without clear leadership.
A second day of strikes is also planned for September 18, with the participation of SNCTA, the majority union of air traffic controllers. This upcoming mobilization is expected to cause even more significant disruptions to air travel in France.
