This reminds me of a spate of incidents that took place in Taiwanese airports back in the 1990s. Passengers who were angry about a flight being late, or perceived poor service, would hold a sit-in after the flight arrived, refusing to get off the plane until the airline apologized (i.e., lost face) and often until some form of "compensation" was issued. It drove airlines and airports crazy because it held up flights and other operations, not to mention the PR damage. But as long as the protests were rewarded with attention and cash/free flights, it only continued. Background is here:
I believe these incidents faded away ended after airport police threatened to arrest one planeload of strikers.
I can see the same thing happening in France -- the protesters have widespread support, are not being arrested, and may even force concessions from their employers. Why should they stop?
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I believe these incidents faded away ended after airport police threatened to arrest one planeload of strikers.
I can see the same thing happening in France -- the protesters have widespread support, are not being arrested, and may even force concessions from their employers. Why should they stop?