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Alert: Corsica (France), Unionized Transport Workers are on Strike at Ports and Airports Across Corsica

Location: Corsica, France

Event: Unionized transport workers are on strike at ports and airports across Corsica, France, leading to severe travel disruptions to and from Corsica.

As of October 4, 2024, Corsica’s airports in Ajaccio (AFA), Bastia (BIA), Calvi (CLY), and Figari (FSC) are closed.  The maritime ports in Ajaccio, Bastia, Bonifacio, L’Ile-Rousse, Porto-Vecchio, and Propriano are also shut down.  There is no timeline for reopening of the affected airports and ports.

Strikes might also occur in urban centers.

Actions to Take:

Verify flight and ferry schedules with your transportation carrier.

Avoid the areas of the demonstrations.

Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.

Monitor local media for updates.

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