Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has called on the EU to put more pressure on France to guarantee the smooth operation of overflights – and for them to be given priority – during a prolonged period of strike action by French air traffic controllers (ATC).
O'Leary said Ryanair's cost advantage on competitors has continued to widen
O’Leary on Wednesday (31 May) said France should sacrifice some of its connectivity during the strikes to ensure the smooth passage of other flights, particularly intra-European services.
Over the past five months, European air traffic controllers have gone on strike for 57 days, leading to delays and disruption across the continent. Industrial action, particularly in France, has hit short-haul carriers such as Ryanair hardest, as the majority of their services fly over the country.
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