Ryanair to cancel 400 flights as European pilots go on strike

Ryanair is bracing for mass travel disruptions on Friday as pilots across Europe begin a coordinated 24-hour strike to push their demands for better pay and conditions at the peak of the busy summer season.The airline said 396 flights have been cancelled as a result, forcing passengers who planned to travel on Friday to rebook or take different routes. Ryanair planes have a capacity of 189, meaning more than 74,000 passengers could be affected.