Air France warns of drop in travel to France after attacks
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police officers conduct a search as they investigate an attack on a church that left a priest dead in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, Normandy, France, Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Two attackers invaded a church Tuesday during morning Mass near the Normandy city of Rouen, killing an 84-year-old priest by slitting his throat and taking hostages before being shot and killed by police, French officials said. (AP Photo/Francois Mori) (The Associated Press)
Air France, facing a strike by cabin crew at the height of the summer vacation season, is warning of pressure on its finances amid concerns about France as a tourist destination after a string of deadly attacks.
The company reported Wednesday a 5.2 percent drop in second quarter sales to 6.22 billion euros ($6.84 billion) compared with last year, and about 40 million euros in losses from strikes.
Air France cancelled over 10 percent of flights Wednesday amid its latest strike, by cabin crew.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}It warned the global context this year remains "highly uncertain," noting fuel prices and "a special concern about France as a destination."
The results came the day after Islamic State extremists attacked a Normandy church, killing a priest. It's the latest of several attacks on France.