Passengers tell of airport woes as summer travel chaos grips the globe – The National

Passengers tell of airport woes as summer travel chaos grips the globe – The National

Airports across the world are the scene of summer holiday horror shows, with embattled passengers the victims of lengthy delays, last-minute cancellations and lost luggage.

The aviation industry has buckled under the weight of pent-up demand for air travel with not enough staff to cope with the highest frequency of flyers since the pandemic.

It has meant a dream getaway has turned into a nightmare for tens of thousands eager to make up for lost time after the easing of travel restrictions.