Airlines Warn of Flight Disruptions Over French ATC Strike

Ryanair, Aer Lingus and easyJet have warned of flight cancellations and disruptions on Saturday and Sunday due to French air traffic controller strike action

Ryanair said that it had been forced to cancel “a number of flights”.

Aer Lingus warned of “flight disruptions” while easyJet said 65 per cent of its flights use French air space and may be delayed.

Passengers are being advised to check with their airlines before travelling.

Ryanair said German and French Air Traffic Control staff shortages also caused delays to some flight departures on Friday morning.

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