Airline shares hit again after UK adds France as quarantine target    

Ryanair shares fell 4.5% and EasyJet and IAG slid by over 7% and 5% on the news that increased the financial pain for the travel companies.  File picture: PA

Airline shares took another battering, with Ryanair, EasyJet, and Aer Lingus-and-BA-owner IAG all falling sharply, after the UK imposed fresh quarantine measures on travellers from France and other countries, taking the shine off a strong week of stock market gains.

Ryanair shares fell 4.5% and EasyJet and IAG slid by over 7% and 5% on the news that increased the financial pain for the travel companies.