Flights have been cancelled across the country over the half term holiday, with hundreds more cancellations expected in the coming months.
Following the pandemic, the demand for air travel has returned and the travel industry is struggling to recruit and train new staff. In addition to staff shortages, there are runway works underway, airport handling delays and air traffic control restrictions.
TUI has announced it is cancelling 186 flights for June although it claims Leeds Bradford Airport will be 'business as usual'.