Airports Brace for Busy Christmas Travel Season

Ports of Jersey anticipates a busy Christmas with over 22,000 travelers and 218 flights scheduled from Friday to Tuesday, urging passengers to arrive early and keep presents unwrapped. Concurrently, the UK Civil Aviation Authority predicts record traffic levels across airports, encouraging travelers to know their rights and safety tips, particularly regarding dangerous goods in luggage. The AA warns of significant road congestion, particularly on Friday, with nearly 24 million drivers expected, and anticipates chaotic travel due to rail engineering work and strike action affecting Edinburgh Airport. Meanwhile, Dubai International Airport expects over 5 million passengers from December 13 to 31, with December 20 projected as the busiest day. Manchester Airport is also preparing for a record festive season, with 1.1 million passengers expected over Christmas and New Year, including special flights to Lapland. Collectively, these reports highlight the anticipated surge in holiday travel, along with the potential challenges and logistical preparations at key airports and roadways.