French air traffic controllers

Some travellors in France faced long delays as French air traffic controllers took strike action yesrerday, as labor unrest continued to roll across Europe.



Its reproted that half the flights at Orly Airport in Paris were cancelled, along with 25 per cent of flights at Charles de Gaulle Airport.



The controllers, as well as four civil aircraft staff have plan a five day strike, which began yesterday.



The action comes a day after German-based Lufthansa and its pilots\' union agreed to suspend its standoff and return to the bargaining table.



The suspension will expire on March 8, barring an agreement before then.



On Monday, British Airways cabin crew voted to strike, although no dates were announced.



A planned 12-day walkout by Unite, the union which represents the workers, during the Christmas holidays was blocked by the court.