Ryanair Forced To Cancel Dozens Of Flights Due To French Air Traffic Control Strike

Ryanair has been forced to cancel dozens of flights across Europe due to French air traffic control strikes today and tomorrow. The airline has assured fliers that they will be updated on their flight status by the email and/or mobile phone number they provided at the time of booking. In a statement, Ryanair said it “sincerely apologises for any delays or inconvenience caused by these disruptions which are outside of our control”.

1/2 Due to a French ATC strike, a number of flights have been cancelled, with others delayed. Further info here: https://t.co/zV75hOu700

— Ryanair (@Ryanair) March 20, 2016

2/2 Further delays are likely. View live flight info: https://t.co/IBMzS28q2m. Apologies to those affected by yet another French ATC strike

— Ryanair (@Ryanair) March 20, 2016

A full list of affected flights is available here.

Today's the 41st French ATC strike since 2009. Sign our petition to stop these ATC strikes ruining YOUR travel plans https://t.co/ZIR26qpl0c

— Ryanair (@Ryanair) March 20, 2016

Other airlines including EasyJet and British Airlines are also affected, with delays as well as flight cancellations and travellers are encouraged to contact their individual airlines for updates on their respective flights.