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AlpineSkier

3rd Nov 2010 12:39

To add to the joy ,.... more tax on discounted flights ?

Le Figaro - Conjoncture : Grève dans l'aérien : des négociations sont en cours

The Figaro announces that there will be a strike ( surprise, surprise ) from Nov 5-8 for all French airborne personnel in the three unions concerned to protest against proposals to levy both tax and social -security charges on discounted flights used with anybody other than the employing company .

In the current financial climate, does anyone not think that this is something that could spread very quickly ?

PAXboy

3rd Nov 2010 18:21

Spread quickly? Within Southern European countries = Yes. :ooh:

Fortunately, from the thread in R&N, I see:-

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After a rather eventful 5 days, the Senate agreed to rewrite the infamous amendment and we're back to normal as of tonight.

So, relax folks.

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