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Flight cancellations and airport delays ‘completely unacceptable’

Government
James Chapple
31 May 2022

Airlines and airports are facing mounting criticism over the delays and cancellations that have beset schedules and holidaymakers in the lead up to the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

The recommendations follow a meeting between government and the aviation industry earlier this month

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Tui and easyJet both apologised at the weekend amid chaotic scenes at several UK airports, with some carriers pre-emptively cancelling flights to safeguard the integrity of their schedules following the first major spike in demand for international travel now Covid travel restrictions have been lifted.