Grant Shapps has demanded a meeting with aviation bosses to find out “what’s gone wrong” as travel chaos worsens across the country. The transport secretary accused airlines and tour operators of "overselling flights and holidays" they could not deliver.
Airlines continued to axe flights on Tuesday with passengers forced to wait for hours at airports including Manchester, Heathrow, Gatwick and Bristol. Heathrow passengers trying to board their flights claimed they had “never” seen queues as long as those on Tuesday morning.
Passengers have been hit by disruption for several months, with the situation worsening this week owing to increased demand and continued staff shortages. In a statement on Tuesday evening, Mr Shapps said the Government had “done its part”, adding that airlines and ground handlers need to ensure there is no more disruption.
