Holidaymakers looking to get away for Easter are facing major disruption to travel, as airlines cancel more than 100 flights a day because of staff shortages and ferry operators struggle to meet demand following the suspension of P&O Ferries services.
The rise in passenger numbers over the spring break has coincided with high rates of staff absences due to the latest wave of Covid infections.
Manchester airport said travellers would continue to face waits of 60-90 minutes to get through security over the next two weeks, while Heathrow, Gatwick and Birmingham airports face similar disruption. Airport bosses are encouraging passengers to arrive at least three hours before their flight to make it through to the departure lounge on time.
On Saturday, British Airways and EasyJet grounded more than 100 flights between them, affecting around 15,000 passengers.