An alliance of French pilot and cabin crew unions has called a five-day nationwide strike from October 17 to 21, 2026, coinciding with the Toussaint school holidays. The protest targets the government’s proposed reform of the “cumul emploi-retraite” system, which allows people to work while receiving pensions. Unions including UNSA PNC, SNPNC, SNGAF, SNPL and UNAC are participating. Air France operations could face disruptions during this period.