British Airways is trying to solve its staffing shortage by offering a £1,000 “golden handshake” deal to tempt cabin crew from other airlines.

The UK government is set to unveil a plan to send illegal migrants to Rwanda in Africa for processing, while severe floods in South Africa have killed more than 300 people.

Here are the headlines that the travel industry woke up on Thursday (14 April).

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

Holidaymakers trying to get away for the Easter weekend have been warned they are likely to face disruption whether travelling by air, rail, road or sea. Staff sickness and a shortage of workers are affecting flights, while ferry operators are struggling to meet demand with many P&O Ferries’ services still suspended. (The Guardian)

Welcome to the most expensive half-term ever

Families face an “extraordinary spike” in prices for flights and package holidays during the late May half-term period, with flight prices to Malaga in Spain now reaching up to £1,000 per person. (Daily Telegraph)

Come fly with us for a £1,000 golden handshake, BA tells workers

British Airways is tackling its staff shortage by offering a “welcome bonus” of £1,000 to attract trained cabin crew from other airlines. The carrier is advertising on its jobs website for Heathrow cabin crew who already hold current Heathrow or Stansted airside ID. (The Times)

Channel boat migrants to be sent to Rwanda

Home secretary Priti Patel is set to unveil a new agreement that would see male migrants who cross the English Channel illegally in small boats sent to Rwanda in eastern Africa to have their UK asylum claims processed. (Various)

South Africa floods claim more than 300 lives

Authorities have reported a heavy death toll from severe flooding in the eastern South African province of KwaZulu-Natal as heavy rain swept away roads and buildings, as well as disrupting operations at Durban, the country’s largest port. (BBC News)

EasyJet founder Haji-Ioannou ‘deeply unimpressive witness’ – judge

A high court judge has described easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou as a “deeply unimpressive witness” when he gave evidence during a legal case over a trademark. Mrs Justice Bacon said the entrepreneur gave answers “that were defensive to the point of implausibility” when cross-examined at a recent trial in London. (Evening Standard)