US EditionRyanair asks passengers to take action as flights cancelled and travel disrupted
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 18 – Ryanair reported over 7,000 UK passengers affected by air traffic control staff shortages and strikes, with nearly 3,000 flights canceled across Europe, causing major delays and costs.
- On Wednesday, July 16, Ryanair said `“immediate action”` was needed in Portugal, noting delays affecting over 120 passengers between July 11 and 13.
- French air traffic control staff walked out on July 3 and 4, disrupting tens of thousands and triggering 660 flight cancellations costing £15 million, Jarvis said.
- Ryanair blamed NATS mismanagement and staff shortages, and urged passengers to demand Heidi Alexander sack Martin Rolfe.
- After French strikes extended to July 3–6, Ryanair called on EU President Ursula von der Leyen to reform ATC services, warning passengers will miss further flights without action.
- Portuguese airports in Porto, Faro, and Lisbon have faced border delays up to 90 minutes due to staffing shortages, Elena Cabrera said.
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Ryanair requests action for delays in Portugal
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Ryanair asks passengers to take action as flights cancelled and travel disrupted
Delays impacted the travel of more than 7,000 UK passengers this week, Ryanair said.
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The low cost company, which more than doubled its turnover in the first quarter of 2025, had to cancel 500 flights in early July due to the social movement of French air traffic controllers. It urged Brussels to retaliate.
Ryanair and easyJet blast French air traffic strikes and call for EU intervention
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