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Annual summer getaway under way amid air rage fears

Government
Gary Noakes
22 July 2021

The annual July getaway warrants a mention in the press today despite it being much smaller than normal.

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There are concerns the wearing of face masks on flights is triggering more air rage incidents, while there are also claims in the nationals that hotel quarantine costs will rise as government subsidies go down.

Here are the key headlines affecting travel on Thursday (22 July).


Airports prepare for busiest weekend of the year

UK airports are gearing up for the busiest weekend of the year as the summer getaway begins. Reports indicate more than 2,100 flights will carry up to 393,000 passengers to major European destinations after most schools break up. (The Standard)

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