Airlines and travel companies have caused a wave of travel chaos by “seriously selling flights and vacations” that they are unable to offer, the transportation secretary said.
In a strong critique of the aviation industry, Grant Shapps insisted the government had “done its part” to prevent the disruption of the trip that threatens to ruin bank holiday getaways for thousands.
Travel plans for tourists across the country have been disrupted due to massive flight cancellations by airlines and long queues at the airport. Airlines have pointed the finger at the government, saying it was only given a few weeks to prepare for the post-pandemic summer season, when travel was severely restricted.
However, Shapps noted that it had been £ 8 billion