UK travellers face disruption as Easter holiday getaway begins

Airports report long waits because of Covid checks and staff shortages, as tourist traffic eases near Dover

Passengers faced long queues at Heathrow and Manchester airports as the Easter holidays got under way.

Travellers vented frustration on social media as Covid checks, high passenger volumes and reported staff shortages and e-gate problems meant long waits for check-in at Heathrow.