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Ryanair carries 20.1 million passengers in September despite more than 1,000 cancellations linked to UK ATC disruptions, strikes

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Ryanair’s September traffic rose 4% year on year to 20.1 million passengers, even as the carrier cancelled more than 1,000 flights. The airline attributed the disruption to two UK air traffic control incidents, strike action in Belgium and volcanic activity at Mount Etna.

Discovered 2026-10-02T03:05:11.206575-07:00 | 2026-10-02T03:05:11.206575-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Ryanair’s 4% traffic growth to 20.1 million passengers shows continued demand despite a disruption-heavy month.
  • More than 1,000 cancellations highlight how isolated air traffic control incidents, labor action and volcanic activity can create significant operational and passenger impacts across European networks.

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