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Approximately 740,000 people protested across France against President Emmanuel Macron’s new pension policy, which raises the retirement age from 62 to 64.<\/span><\/p>\n

Demonstrations have taken place in cities such as Paris, Lyon, Nantes, and Bordeaux.<\/span><\/p>\n

The French Interior Ministry has deployed 13,000 officers across the country to contain the uprisings.<\/span><\/p>\n

More protests are scheduled to take place on April 6, which could disrupt services like public transportation and air travel if union workers walk off the job.<\/span><\/p>\n

Garbage Collectors End Strike<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In Paris, garbage collectors ended their strike on Wednesday, which had been ongoing since March 6.<\/span><\/p>\n

The strike was in response to their proposed retirement age being raised from 57 to 59.<\/span><\/p>\n

Travel Advisory Issued by U.S. Embassy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The U.S. Embassy in Paris has issued a “demonstration alert” due to ongoing demonstrations in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reports of trash and vehicles being set on fire have been received.<\/span><\/p>\n

The embassy warns that additional demonstrations could take place around Paris and in other major French cities.<\/span><\/p>\n

The U.S. State Department’s France Travel Advisory remains at Level 2, advising travelers to exercise increased caution due to terrorism and civil unrest.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Air France has announced that it plans to operate all long-haul flights, all flights to and from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and about 80 percent of flights between Paris-Orly and other French airports.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n

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Strikes and Protests Affect Transportation and Tourism<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Travelers to Paris and other French cities may face disruptions due to the protests.<\/span><\/p>\n

Air France has announced that it plans to operate all long-haul flights, all flights to and from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and about 80 percent of flights between Paris-Orly and other French airports.<\/span><\/p>\n

Passengers experiencing flight cancellations can opt for a future flight credit or a full refund.<\/span><\/p>\n

Major museums and attractions in Paris remain open during regular operating hours, but travelers should check daily for updates on opening hours and operations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stores, restaurants, and other commercial businesses are still open.<\/span><\/p>\n

Protests and Strikes in Response to Pension Reforms<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The current protests in France are a response to Macron’s government passing a bill without a vote in the Assembl\u00e9e Nationale that raises the retirement age for most workers from 62 to 64 and requires citizens to have worked for at least 43 years to access a full pension.<\/span><\/p>\n

The government has given no indication of abandoning the pension reform initiative, and the nationwide protests and strikes are expected to continue at least through the end of the month.<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparing for Travel During Strikes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Travelers to Europe are advised to pack their patience and prepare for disruptions due to ongoing strikes.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to stay informed about planned industrial actions and adjust travel plans accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n

In case of flight or train cancellations, airlines and train operators are obligated to arrange alternatives or issue refunds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Purchasing a “through ticket” and travel insurance can provide additional protection for travelers.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":155494,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[408],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-155493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155493"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=155493"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155493\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/155494"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=155493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=155493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=155493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}