Ryanair sues UK over travel curbs to try to rescue summer

The industry has repeatedly criticised the government's traffic light system saying it is unpredictable and doesn't make scientific sense

Ryanair has teamed up with Manchester Airports Group (MAG) and the pair plan to file papers at England's High Court today to seek clarity over the transparency of the system.

Ryanair is launching a legal challenge against Britain over its "traffic light" system for international travel, hoping to force a relaxation of strict rules that threaten the summer holiday season.

The airline has teamed up with Manchester Airports Group (MAG) and the pair plan to file papers at England's High Court today to seek clarity over the transparency of the system, a MAG spokesperson said in an emailed statement.