Ryanair and Aer Lingus flights from Dublin Airport cancelled as French air traffic controllers go on strike today

Ryanair flight leaving Dublin Airport (Stock)

John Mulligan and Seoirse Mulgrew

Ryanair and Aer Lingus are among the airlines that have been forced to cancel hundreds of flights after French air traffic controllers said they will strike on Friday.

Dublin Airport will have at least 16 flights cancelled, with passengers told to check with their airline.