Thousands of passengers are still being affected by the chaos at Britain’s airports.
Flights are still being cancelled or delayed.
There are still long queues to check in and pick up luggage.
Rather than take responsibility, the airlines and the Government have blamed each other for the situation. The truth is both are at fault.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps could do more to speed up the security clearance process holding up recruitment of extra staff.
He should also look at widening the post-Brexit skilled workers visa scheme so the industry can hire EU workers to plug the gaps.
Airlines and airports must also accept their share of the blame.
They failed to plan for the rise in demand following the lifting of Covid regulations.
Having laid off thousands of staff they are now struggling to recruit replacements.
Fat cat bosses would find it easier to retain and hire workers if they paid them more.
Ministers and the industry have let down passengers – and they will let down millions more if they don’t sort out this shambles before the summer holidays.
Medals time
For over 40 years our nuclear test vet-erans have been fighting for recognition.
Their goal moved a step closer yesterday when they met Boris Johnson yesterday.
The Prime Minister called their testimonies “heart-rending” – with good reason.
Radiation exposure has had a debilitating effect on the health of these brave servicemen and their children.
Yet the Ministry of Defence has so far failed to properly acknowledge their service.
Mr Johnson now needs to act. Other countries have awarded nuclear test veterans a special medal and the UK should do the same.
Tuning out
Radio 2 is shifting favourites Gary Davies and Tony Blackburn to late night slots to make way for younger presenters.
It’s led to a poor reception from listeners.
