Manchester, Gatwick and Heathrow were plunged into chaos this week as staff absences resulted in long queues and serious delays.
Airports are preparing for a chaotic weekend as theHolidaymakers are expected to see delays and cancellations this weekend despite last minute efforts to shore up operations.
This school holiday period is the first in April without limits on travel in three years but airports and airlines are struggling with demand., with crews stretched to breaking point by absences and cuts implemented when the industry was all-but shuttered earlier in the pandemic.
Mayor Andy Burnham said the situation was ‘unacceptable’ and would not be solved overnight despite emergency measures. A surge in Covid-19 absences is hitting airports already operating with lower staffing levels than usual
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