The budget airline says the measure is designed to improve punctuality, which has fallen below 80% in the first two weeks of September. Some customers have reacted furiously to the cancellations, claiming holiday plans have been ruined by the decision. Holiday plans up in smoke. The airline is changing its internal calendar as part of increases in holiday allowances for pilots and cabin staff, which has contributed to the backlog. The airline said it would waive a €40 (£35) surcharge normally levied to change flights.

Source: The Guardian September 16, 2017 01:14 UTC