RYANAIR say they have been forced to cancel two flights from Bournemouth Airport today, due to an air traffic control strike in France.

There are reports 50% of flights in France will be cancelled on Thursday due to the strike. 

Flights from Bournemouth to Girona and Faro have been cancelled today.

A statement on their website said: "We regret to advise customers that due to an air traffic control strike in France on the 8th of April 2015, we have been forced to cancel the flights listed below.

"Customers will be updated on their flight status via email and/or the mobile phone number you provided at time of booking. You may also monitor your flight status online: click here

"We ask customers to please monitor this notice which will be updated throughout the day. Ryanair sincerely apologises for any delays or inconvenience caused by these disruptions."

Further strikes are planned for April 16-18 and April 29-May 2, coinciding with spring school holidays in France.