More than 1,500 flights have been cancelled on July 3-4, affecting nearly 300,000 passengers, due to a strike by French air traffic controllers, European industry lobby Airlines for Europe said in a statement.

French air traffic controllers' strike cancels 1,500+ flights, stranding 300,000 passengers. Details on airline disruptions, passenger rights, and Europe’s summer travel crisis.

A walkout by air traffic controllers on 3 and 4 July could mean chaos at many French airports and further afield. View on euronews