Tens of thousands of UK flights could be hit by a wave of delays and cancellations this summer as European air traffic controllers are planning industrial action.
Industrial action by German aviation workers has brought travel in and out of the country to a standstill
Data published by aviation analytics firm Cirium on Friday (7 July) shows that 186,220 flights are scheduled to depart from the UK in July and August – up 12% and 124% on 2022 and 2021 levels respectively.
Nevertheless, a significant portion of them could be cancelled or delayed as staff at Eurocontrol, the EU’s air traffic management body, are set to announce a walkout over staffing issues and pay.
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