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04th Jul 2016

Ryanair forced to cancel 78 flights due to ongoing air traffic control strikes

It affects Irish flights.

Laura Holland

Ryanair has been forced to cancel more flights in and out of France.

Due to ongoing strikes with French air traffic controllers, Ryanair has had to cancel 78 flights for tomorrow, making it the 13th time the union has taken industrial action in the last 14 weeks.

Included in the list of flights are two Dublin flights, one to Carcassonne and the other a return from Carcassonne.

In a statement on their website they said:

“We regret to advise customers that due to an ATC strike in France on 05th July 2016, we have been forced to cancel the flights listed below.”

“Customers will be updated on their flight status via email and/or the mobile phone number provided at time of booking. You may also monitor your flight status online: click here

“Unfortunately, further flight delays and cancellations are likely and customers are asked to please monitor this notice which will be updated throughout the day. Ryanair sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused by these unjustified ATC disruptions which are entirely outside of our control”

Customers are able to rebook flights here or apply for a refund here.