Air Antilles officially requested to enter judicial administration at the Pointe-à-Pitre commercial court in Guadeloupe, following its inability to meet financial obligations. The court's decision comes after months of operational suspension and the failure of attempts to recapitalize the company under its current ownership structure, AviaciOnline.com reported. The company's economic situation became critical following the suspension of its operator's certificate by the French DSAC (Civil Aviation Safety Directorate).

Unions in Guadeloupe scored a victory in getting a deal to raise some workers' salaries, but said Friday they will not end a general strike now concluding its sixth week on the French Caribbean island, the Associated Press reported. Leaders of the strike-organizing Collective Against Exploitation, or LKP, paused for handshakes and photos with small business owners after signing the deal just before midnight Thursday. The agreement raises some workers' salaries by $250 (€200) a month.