The boss of no-frills airline Ryanair has warned that flight delays and cancellations will continue “right throughout the summer” as airports suffer amid continuing staff shortages. Chief executive Michael O’Leary said passengers should brace for a “less than satisfactory experience”, with flight delays predicted to last across the peak season and some airlines cancelling up to 10 per cent of flights.
He told Sky News: “This problem is going to continue particularly at airports like Gatwick and Heathrow right throughout the summer. It will be worse at weekends and better during the week.”
Mr O'Leary said 99 per cent of Ryanair flights are getting away and that the experience was so far better at its Stansted base than other UK airports, but admitted it will be a “struggle through the summer”. He blamed the problems on shortages of airport staff across air traffic control, baggage handling and security.
