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Ryanair says 63,000 passengers hit by air traffic control failure

Airline said it was forced to cancel more than 350 flights and is still seeking an explanation for last week’s disruption

More than a quarter of all flights to and from UK airports were cancelled last Monday

Some 63,000 Ryanair passengers saw their flights cancelled last week due to the widespread disruption caused by a proble with air traffic control in Britain.

In an update to investors, the airline said over 350 of its flights were cancelled last Monday and Tuesday as a result of the air traffic control issue.

More than a quarter of all flights to and from UK airports were cancelled on Monday August 28 as National Air Traffic ...