Ryanair CEO demands NATS CEO resignation over Gatwick flight disruptions due to staff shortages.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has demanded the resignation of NATS CEO Martin Rolfe due to flight disruptions at Gatwick Airport caused by air traffic control staff shortages. On Sunday, 49 departures and 51 arrivals were canceled, impacting over 16,000 passengers. This incident adds to a history of staffing issues at UK airports, with a recent report indicating a significant rise in flight cancellations attributed to poor weather and ATC restrictions.

September 09, 2024
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