North Yorkshire taxi driver describes 'chaos' on airport pick ups

Richard Atkinson who runs Selby Air Travel says some of his passengers have been reduced to tears by long waits

Author: Kathy GreenPublished 1st Jun 2022

A North Yorkshire taxi company say the "nightmare" scenes at Manchester airport are causing huge stress for his customers.

Richard Atkinson runs Selby Air Travel.

He says many of his passengers are panicking about long delays and are asking to be dropped off up to four hours before their flight.

Airports across the country are continuing to experience major disruption, as airlines announce they're cancelling flights to deal with "ongoing challenges" of huge queues and flight delays.

Those travelling are being warned that airport disruption across the country could get worse before it gets better.

The aviation industry is suffering from staff shortages after thousands were let go during the coronavirus pandemic.

Many airlines and airports repeatedly called for more financial support due to the collapse in demand for travel caused by the Covid-19 crisis.

Airlines and airports repeatedly called for more financial support during the Covid-19 crisis as Government travel restrictions suppressed demand.

They are now struggling to recruit new workers and have their security checks processed.

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