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‘We are hurtling towards a summer of disruption’ warn airlines
Travellers to France face further misery today as the country’s air traffic controllers walk out for the seventh day of strike action in two months.
Airlines have warned that several flights to Europe will be cancelled, while flights that travel through French air space will also be subject to delays.
Ryanair has cancelled dozens of flights, including several between the UK and France, Spain, Portugal and Germany.
British Airways said it will be operating larger aircraft on some routes, but it has re-introduced its more flexible rebooking policy to encourage passengers booked on flights todaty to postpone their trips.
Any customer due to fly to or from any French airport as well as Madrid and Barcelona today, regardless of whether their flight is operating or not, can move their flight back to a date up to and including Wednesday June 1.
BA warned of the possibilities of further strikes on June 3, 4 and 5 at the end of the half-term. Further strikes are also planned for June 14. Airlines for Europe MD Thomas Reynaert said: "We are hurtling towards a summer of disruption and frustration for customers."
Visitors to Greece could also be hit by a 48-hour strike by port workers, which began at midnight 
. The UK Foreign Office said it would affect ferry services between the mainland and the island.
"You should check with your travel agent or ticket issuing company for further advice," it said.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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