30,000 affected as Ryanair cancels flights due to ATC strike

Passengers flying to Spain are amongst the 30,000 who have faced disruption following a French air traffic controller strike.

The strike coincides with the beginning of the European summer holiday period, one of the busiest travel times of the year.

The cancellations not only impacted flights to and from France but also affected many overflights through French airspace.

Michael O’Leary, Chief Executive of Ryanair, expressed his frustration, stating that it is unacceptable for passengers to experience delays or cancellations due to yet another French air traffic control strike.

Ryanair has called on European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to reform air traffic control services.