French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot criticized the timing of the unions' actions, deeming them unacceptable, especially during a peak holiday season. The strike not only disrupts flights originating or destined for France, but also has cascading effects on flights traversing French airspace to popular destinations such as the UK, Ireland, Spain, and Greece.
Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, vehemently criticized the air traffic controllers for their strike, stating that it unjustly inconveniences European families on holiday. He called for urgent intervention from the European Commission to maintain minimum service levels during such strikes to protect flights over French airspace. In response to the situation, France's civil aviation authority has advised airlines to reduce their flight schedules across multiple airports, indicating the potential for worsening conditions into Friday, with projections showing a 40% reduction in flights from Paris.
Airlines for Europe (A4E), the premier aviation organization in Europe, has labeled the strike "intolerable" and warned that it could severely disrupt travel during the peak holiday season. Other carriers like EasyJet have also expressed their disappointment over the cancellations, calling for a swift resolution. In June, Ryanair reported operating over 109,000 flights while still facing a marked impact due to various disruptions, including the recent conflict in the Middle East, leading to the cancellation of more than 800 flights last month. Despite these challenges, the airline manages to maintain a reliable service record, with cancellations accounting for less than 1% of total flights.
Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, vehemently criticized the air traffic controllers for their strike, stating that it unjustly inconveniences European families on holiday. He called for urgent intervention from the European Commission to maintain minimum service levels during such strikes to protect flights over French airspace. In response to the situation, France's civil aviation authority has advised airlines to reduce their flight schedules across multiple airports, indicating the potential for worsening conditions into Friday, with projections showing a 40% reduction in flights from Paris.
Airlines for Europe (A4E), the premier aviation organization in Europe, has labeled the strike "intolerable" and warned that it could severely disrupt travel during the peak holiday season. Other carriers like EasyJet have also expressed their disappointment over the cancellations, calling for a swift resolution. In June, Ryanair reported operating over 109,000 flights while still facing a marked impact due to various disruptions, including the recent conflict in the Middle East, leading to the cancellation of more than 800 flights last month. Despite these challenges, the airline manages to maintain a reliable service record, with cancellations accounting for less than 1% of total flights.
