By Drivers warned of delays as nearly 30 million expected to travel for Easter
Motorists are being warned of long delays as 27 million people are expected to travel over the Easter holidays.
The AA has estimated that roughly 27.6 million people will take to roads for easter, with 13 million people alone expected to travel on Good Friday.
AA spokesman Tony Rich said: “The Easter holidays look set to give British tourism a much-needed boost as people cut back on overseas travel.
“With more than 27.6 million trips planned over the bank holiday weekend, we can expect significant congestion across the UK as people flock to coastal resorts and holiday homes.”
An AA survey of 14,000 drivers indicated that 53% will use their car to go on holiday in the UK this year but 20% will not go on holiday due to financial pressures.
Drivers making long-distance trips will also have to contend with high petrol prices, as the latest Government figures show the average price of petrol at UK forecourts on Monday was 161.9p per litre.
Those making Easter getaways by plane also face delays and potential cancellations as many airlines and airports are struggling to cope with staff sickness and shortages.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said on Wednesday that problems causing long queues at Manchester Airport are likely to continue for two months after the airpots managing director Karen Smart resigned on Tuesday.
Network Rail will also be carrying out over 500 maintenance works totalling over £83 million across the country, meaning passengers may face delayed or cancelled trains.
New figures are showing that the UK tourism industry is now recovering after the pandemic, with some companies operating at pre-pandemic levels.
