Millions prepare for the big Easter getaway

Published date29 March 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
Turkey, Dubai and the Canary Islands are among the most popular destinations amid a wet and windy weather forecast for the UK, although trips to Dublin are also in demand

Travel trade organisation

Abta said airports are reporting "strong numbers", with 175,000 due to leave from Stansted, 105,000 from Luton and a record 160,000 from Manchester between today and Monday.

It comes as drivers are being warned over long delays on roads as more than 14 million Easter getaway trips are expected to take place.

Some 2.3 million getaway trips are planned for...

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