EasyJet has blamed air traffic control issues and European airspace constraints for its decision to pre-emptively cancel some 1,700 flights to and from Gatwick airport this summer, set to affect nearly 200,000 passengers.
Industrial action by German aviation workers has brought travel in and out of the country to a standstill
The carrier on Monday (10 July) said it couldn’t deliver its full summer schedule as a result of “unprecedented” ATC delays caused by several factors, including European airspace shrinking by 20% owing to the war in Ukraine, as well as the threat of further industrial action.
EasyJet nevertheless maintains that it is fully staffed, and that 95% of affected travellers have already been rebooked onto other flights.
Get unlimited access to the latest travel industry news and analysis, comment on articles and sign up to newsletters.
Register for free
Already registered? Login here or below.
Having difficulty logging in? Try these tips, or contact support@ttgmedia.com
