A significant disruption in air travel is anticipated across Europe due to a French air traffic controllers' strike scheduled for April 25. Despite the main union's decision to call off the strike, the French Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) has warned of potential flight disruptions. This has already led to Ryanair cancelling over 300 flights, affecting approximately 50,000 passengers. France could cancel up to 70% of flights, creating chaos at French airports, particularly in Paris, as not all air traffic controllers have agreed to resume work.
🇫🇷 RYANAIR CANCELS 300 FLIGHTS OVER FRENCH AIR TRAFFIC STRIKE While one of the largest union bodies withdrew strike action, it was too late to prevent Ryanair's 50,000 passengers from being affected today. Ryanair CEO, Michael O'Leary, calling for EU reform: "French air… https://t.co/503Skz4Dx3
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