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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

Ryanair boss blames European air-traffic control for flight delays

Simon Calder

One in five Ryanair flights this summer is being delayed by air-traffic control providers: that is the claim from the chief executive of the airline’s main operation.

Eddie Wilson, CEO of Ryanair DAC, told The Independent: “The major factor that’s affecting all markets, whether you’ve enough staff or you’re an airline that doesn’t have enough staff, is air-traffic control [ATC]. It is the culprit.

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