Passengers whose flights have been cancelled by Ryanair are being advised of their rights by the Commission for Aviation Regulation.
The airline’s cancelling up to 50 flights a day for the next six weeks due to a problem with pilots’ rosters – so far Shannon Airport hasn’t been affected.
Ongoing problems around staff recruitment and retention are being blamed for Ryanair’s unprecedented cancellations.
The Irish airline has been emailing passengers telling them their flight has been cancelled.
It has furnished a list of affected flights up until Wednesday, but so far Shannon flights aren’t affected.
The Commission for Aviation Regulation says passengers are entitled to a refund or an alternative flight.
Some may also be able to claim compensation depending on several factors.
Commissioner Cathy Mannion has this advice for stranded passengers.
In all, an estimated 400-thousand passengers could be affected but for many, the issue isn’t about compensation, but rather a lack of advance notice.
The airline has outlined the affected flights, but only up until this Wednesday.
Laura-Jayne Halton is getting married in Italy next week, and doesn’t know if her flight will be cancelled.
Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune, a member of the EU Transport committee, is calling on Ryanair to clearly outline its plans
She also fears the controversial move will have a major impact on the economy here.
