Millions of Britons are facing severe travel disruption as the Easter getaway begins, with long queues at airports, ferry ports, and motorways. Climate activists from Just Stop Oil have blocked oil terminals, causing additional delays. P&O Ferries has suspended all Dover-Calais services, leading to massive queues at Dover.
At Birmingham Airport, passengers reported queues stretching the full length of the terminal, with some waiting over an hour for security. One traveller described the scene as 'horrific', while another estimated 2,000 people were queuing. Similar delays were reported at Manchester, Gatwick, and Luton airports, with 55 flights cancelled across London airports.
A newlywed couple from Nottinghamshire said their honeymoon was ruined after missing their ferry at Dover due to long queues. Ashley and Damian Griffiths-Beamon arrived at 6am for an 8.30am sailing but were rebooked onto a later ferry. 'We had lovely plans for today which have now been ruined,' Mr Griffiths-Beamon said.
Drivers have been warned of 30-mile queues on major motorways, with today expected to be one of the busiest travel days. Police are on scene at oil terminals as Just Stop Oil protests continue, demanding an end to new oil and gas projects.
