France faces new strikes that are likely to disrupt air travel just as the country is losing its attraction as a tourist and business destination because of the political turmoil and higher taxes.

A general strike planned for Thursday should have limited immediate impact on the airline industry, aviation authority DGAC said in a statement late Tuesday. The body told carriers to cut 30% of their flights at Paris Beauvais airport on Thursday and said it expects delays and disruptions elsewhere.

Further, and perhaps more significant, turmoil is expected next week. Sncta, the biggest union of air traffic controllers, is calling for a strike Oct. 7-9 because of grievances that include wanting salaries adjusted for inflation.

“This additional strike is incomprehensible to us,” especially sinc

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