British low-cost airline EasyJet has canceled around two percent of its summer flight schedule. The measure affects 1,700 flights and will affect the plans of roughly 180,000 passengers, Reuters reported on Monday.
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easyJet cancels summer flights (illustrative photo) | Source: Reuters
The company justified the move by concerns about problems related to air traffic control in Europe. Last summer, air travel in Europe was hit by disruptions due to staff shortages as demand quickly recovered from the downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Difficulties are expected this summer, especially in connection with air traffic control. The European air traffic safety organization Eurocontrol recently warned passengers of a challenging flight.
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He expects air traffic congestion at many key airports in the coming months. The airspace for civil air transport in Europe is now restricted by the war in Ukraine. Additionally, in some parts of Europe, air traffic control is facing staff shortages and the threat of strikes.
EasyJet is Britain’s largest airline by passenger numbers. The company said the announced changes could avoid last-minute flight cancellations, which are more costly and cause more complications for passengers.
The cancellation of some flights planned for the rest of July and August mainly concerns London’s Gatwick Airport. According to the company, about 95 percent of the affected passengers have already had their reservations moved to an alternative flight.
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