BRUSSELS, March 29 (Reuters) - The boss of Ryanair on Wednesday said French air traffic control were a "scandal" and called for European Union measures to protect overflights.

Chief Executive Michael O'Leary told a news conference strikes carried out as part of a nationwide protest against French pension reforms were causing disruptions for thousands of passengers on busy routes, including from Britain to Spain. (Reporting by Tim Hepher, Joanna Plucinska; Editing by Andrew Heavens)