RAM Cancels Morocco-France Flights Due to Air Traffic Controller Strike
The Moroccan airline said French air traffic controllers plan to strike on July 3, 2025, forcing the company to cancel some flights between Morocco and France that day.
RAM said it will help affected passengers by rebooking them on other flights, noting it will send email and text message confirmations to passengers whose contact details are current in their booking records.
The company urges all passengers to check their flight status and update their contact information through the 'Manage My Booking' section on RAM's website .
Passengers with tickets for canceled flights who don't want to take replacement flights have two options, the company noted.
The first option is to reschedule for free within 15 days of their original flight date, subject to availability in the same travel class and with identical departure and destination points. The airline will maintain the original trip duration.
Alternatively, passengers can request a full refund using their original payment method.
The airline advises passengers whose flights were canceled and who haven't received a rebooking confirmation not to go to the airport but should contact their original point of sale or the RAM call center to confirm their new reservation or choose from the available options.
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