Thu, 03 Jul 2025

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike

Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.

* Over 30,000 passengers had their flights cancelled due to a French air traffic control strike.
* Ryanair cancelled more than 170 flights and described the situation as "holding European families to ransom".
* Two French unions, UNSA-ICNA, staged a two-day strike over working conditions, leading to cancellations at major airports in Paris and Nice.
* The Transport Minister condemned the strike, saying it was unacceptable and unfair to EU passengers going on holiday.
* Ryanair's chief executive called for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take urgent action to ensure minimum service levels during strikes.
* Disruption is expected to worsen at French airports on Friday, with 40% fewer flights from Paris airports.
* The strike was sparked by concerns over staffing shortages, management issues, and a planned clock-in system for controllers.
* Airlines for Europe described the strike as "intolerable" and warned of severe disruption to travel plans during peak holiday season.
* EasyJet expressed disappointment and urged a resolution.
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