Aviation
Ryanair sets new passenger record in June despite French air traffic control strikes
The low cost airline carried a record 17.4 million passengers in June, which was up 9 per cent year on year
Ryanair has revealed that more than 900 flights were cancelled in June as it was hit by air traffic control strikes across France.
The low-cost carrier said around 160,000 passengers were affected by the cancellations, which were largely as a result of the industrial action in France throughout June.
French air traffic controllers staged a series of strikes last month, with the latest – a 34-hour walkout ending on June 30 – marking their 60th ...