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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Simon Calder

RARE PHOTOS: Simon calder issues holiday warning to millions this summer | Vintage Vibes

  • UK air travelers face potential delays this summer due to anticipated air traffic control (ATC) issues.
  • Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary predicts worse delays than last summer, particularly on weekends, blaming a "broken" air traffic control system.
  • A Eurocontrol report reveals that one in three flights during summer 2024 were delayed by over 15 minutes, attributing delays to staff shortages and adverse weather.
  • An estimated 30 million passengers flying to or from UK Airports between June and September 2025 could experience delays.
  • Eurocontrol identifies Karlsruhe, Budapest, Marseille, Zagreb, and Reims as the Area Control Centers with the highest delay percentages, with the French Civil Aviation Authority responsible for a quarter of delays.

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