The number of flights being cancelled are increasing due to delays in processing security checks for new airline staff, according to the boss of easyJet, Johan Lundgren.
The Chief executive said the airline is waiting for the Department for Transport (DfT) to give permission for around 100 new members of staff to start work. EasyJet has cancelled hundreds of flights in recent days, mainly on routes serving Gatwick Airport.
Mr Lundgren explained this is primarily due to high levels of coronavirus-related staff absences but also blamed the time it is taking for the Government to vet new recruits.
