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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Benjamin Parker

Ryanair forced to cancel 100 flights as it demands action over France air traffic control strikes

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Thousands of travellers have been affected after Ryanair was forced to scrap almost 100 flights due to the latest strike by French air traffic control (ATC) staff today.

The low-cost airline branded the situation “inexplicable”, blaming the European Commission for failing to “protect EU passengers’ freedom of movement” during the ongoing industrial action, which coincides with the commemoration of the D-Day landings.

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