GMB union says passengers should consider not checking bags into hold amid shortages of ground and air staff

Holidaymakers facing long queues at UK airports amid shortages of ground and air staff have been told they should travel only with hand luggage to minimise the disruption.

GMB, one of the unions who represent aviation workers, said passengers should consider taking a small bag and not checking anything into the hold, as the country’s travel hubs battle delays and cancellations amid a surge in half-term demand.

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