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Easter getaway disruption and half-term prices surge

Air
Rob Gill
14 April 2022

The Easter getaway this weekend is set to be marred by disruption to all forms of transport, while there are also warnings about sky-high May half-term holiday prices.

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Easter travel disruption to hit air, rail, road and sea in the UK