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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
World
Abigail O'Leary & Liv Clarke

Ryanair cancels 400 flights amid French strikes as passengers left stranded across Europe

Ryanair passengers were left stranded across Europe after the airline cancelled 400 flights due to air traffic control (ATC) strikes. Passengers claimed that they were left waiting for hours at airports including Paris and Malaga, with only crisps and fizzy drinks being provided.

There are ongoing ATC strikes on overflights in French air space, impacting planes flying through French airspace. A lot of passengers expressed their anger on Twitter after being asked to board before facing severe delays while sat on the plane, the Mirror reports.

One user wrote: "Very confused, sat on flight FR455 FEU-NCL with delays due to French air strike. Already delayed by two hours but being told we're now going to be sat not moving for a further two hours?

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