The unrest in Britain’s transport sectors was exacerbated when London Underground staff went on strike on Monday after flights and rail flights were canceled or delayed.
The National Union of Railway, Maritime and Transport Workers declared a 24 -hour strike in London today, which was addressed with the closure of many Tube stations.
Transport for London warned of “significant inconveniences” and advised users to avoid commuting until 8am on Tuesday, Monday.
Also, after the cancellation of hundreds of easyJet, British Airways, and TUI and Wizz Air flights, Queen II. After Elizabeth’s long platinum jubilee weekend, thousands of passengers had trouble returning to England.
Passengers using the Eurostar train on long weekends also experienced flight delays.
“Passport and security checks take longer than usual in London, which translates into long queues. As a result, our services are experiencing significant delays, ”the company said on Twitter.
The aviation industry is facing severe staff shortages after thousands of layoffs were made at the height of the Covid-19 outbreak, which halted air traffic for months and resulted in a sharp reduction in flights due to health restrictions.
The industry is also finding it difficult to recruit and cope with rising travel demand after health restrictions are removed.
Source: “AFP”
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