East Midlands Airport has issued a statement as travellers up and down the country face huge delays and flight cancellations. Airlines such as easyJet and Tui have been affected by a lack of staff.
East Midlands Airport has assured passengers it will be able to ensure smooth travel for them. It insists "plans are in place to ensure we respond to this extra demand".
Government ministers have been accused of failing to “step up” as holidaymakers continue to suffer major disruption at several UK airports, reports Leicestershire Live. Shadow financial secretary to the Treasury James Murray claimed the Government “hasn’t prepared” for the rise in demand for travel.
