article_snippet.sent: In a double hit for thousands of holidaymakers trying to leave Britain today, strikes by French air traffic controllers and new border control checks threaten severe delays.
article_snippet.sent: The walkout by France’s biggest air traffic controllers’ union SNCTA will begin at 5am today and run until 5am on Friday – with vast knock-on disruption expected.
article_snippet.sent: The Civil Aviation Authority said passengers affected by the strike would not receive compensation because industrial action is classed as an ‘unforeseen circumstance’ outside the control of airlines.
article_snippet.sent: But passengers affected by the strike will be entitled to food, drink and, if necessary, hotel accommodation.
highlights_snippet.sent: Strikes by French air traffic controllers will affect thousands of Brits today .
  