Paris: More than 1,500 flights have been cancelled across Europe on July 3 and 4 due to a strike by French air traffic controllers, affecting nearly 300,000 passengers at the peak of the holiday season.
Airlines have condemned the strike, saying it will cause severe inconvenience to tourists travelling across Europe.
In most European countries, the holiday season begins in June and continues until mid-July, resulting in increased air travel during this period.
The strike has disrupted flight schedules across major airports, with airlines urging passengers to check their flight status before heading to airports.
