Chance of grounded flights in no-deal Brexit 'close to zero'-Cyprus minister

The chance that flights will be grounded between the UK and the EU in the event of a <br/>no-deal Brexit is "close to zero", said Cyprus's tourism minister Yiorgos Lakkotrypis. The economy of Cyprus is heavily dependent on tourism, and over a third of its annual 4m visitors come from the UK. Asked about the possible impact of Brexit, and specifically a no-deal Brexit, where the UK would leave the EU next March without new aviation rights, the minister said a worst case scenario on flights would be avoided. The CE of Ryanair has warned that if there is a no-deal Brexit, UK flights could be grounded for up to 3 weeks. Lakkotrypis said that Cyprus would be able to maintain connections with Britain whatever the outcome of Brexit. "Let's not forget we're also members of the Commonwealth," he said. <br/>