Britons Face Chaotic Bank Holiday Weekend at Spanish Airports
Record flight volumes, ground staff strikes and tighter checks on Italy routes are combining to create a turbulent bank holiday weekend for UK travelers in Spain.
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Record flight volumes, ground staff strikes and tighter checks on Italy routes are combining to create a turbulent bank holiday weekend for UK travelers in Spain.
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