Blame game heats up as delays and axed flights hit passengers

The holiday plans of thousands of travellers have been left in disarray after dozens more flights were cancelled

Holidaymakers called for the government to intervene as huge queues formed at airports once again while flights were cancelled only minutes before they were due to take off.Among the passengers affected were a newlywed couple who had spent well over £1,000 on a honeymoon in Italy only for their flight to be cancelled shortly before boarding.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

The Times /  🏆 71. in UK

Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

How ill-prepared passengers are to blame for Britain’s airport chaos✈️Have we forgotten how to travel? People are distinctly rusty when it comes to the basics of simple airport etiquette, writes travellingtrend 🔓 This article is free to read until 2pm
Read more »

UK ministers blame travel industry for staff shortages causing airport disruption\n\t\t\tKeep abreast of significant corporate, financial and political developments around the world.\n\t\t\tStay informed and spot emerging risks and opportunities with independent global reporting, expert\n\t\t\tcommentary and analysis you can trust.\n\t\t
Read more »

Half-term chaos as flights axed and passengers queue in street for 'zoo' airportFrustrated passengers have been left queuing in huge queues stretching outside Gatwick, Bristol, Manchester and Dublin airports as hundreds of flights are axed and staff struggle to keep on top
Read more »

Pilot calls police to free Tui passengers 'abandoned' on flight for three hoursStaff shortages meant there were delays with ground crew loading the luggage, resulting in the flight eventually being axed.
Read more »

Manchester Airport: Co-pilot loads bags to help delayed flightPassengers are praising a co-pilot's 'heroics' for loading luggage on to a 32-hour delayed flight.
Read more »

The Leader podcast:The UK’s travel chaos explainedAhead of the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend there are fears holidayers will be hit with travel problems, after a series of delays and cancellations to flights and ferries abroad.
Read more »