
The reasons behind Europe's worst air-traffic control crisis in decades
The problems stem from airspace closures due to the war in Ukraine, chronic staff shortages at ATC centres, and frequent strikes, notably by French controllers.
Eurocontrol figures show France accounts for 50 per cent of all European flight delays, with Spain and Germany each contributing 10 per cent.
The Covid pandemic significantly impacted the training and recruitment of new controllers, meaning staff shortages will persist through this summer and next.
The long-delayed Single European Sky initiative, designed to streamline European airspace, remains a potential solution but its slow implementation suggests ongoing disruption.
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