Holiday Extras poll shows travel chaos 'hugely exaggerated'

Leading travel firm, Holiday Extras^*, has released details of a recent poll, which shows that despite widespread concerns, most people are getting away on their travels as planned.

Hassle-free international travel in summer 2022 - © <a href='https://www.flickr.com/photos/tigermann/6342364996/' target='new window o' rel='nofollow'>Patrik Hedström</a> - Flickr <a href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/' target='new window l' rel='nofollow'>CC BY-NC 2.0</a> — Hassle-free international travel in summer 2022 - © Patrik Hedström - Flickr CC BY-NC 2.0

The poll, which was conducted by Holiday Extras and quizzed 1,000 travellers last weekend, found that 93% of people got away as planned.

What's more, 30% said they saw no disruption, 50% said they had experienced some queues but only 4% said they missed the flights owing to airport queues.

Group Chief Executive of Holiday Extras, Matthew Pack, said: "We have every sympathy for anyone who has missed out on their chance to get away because of the recent travel disruptions. It's always disappointing to plan for a holiday and then have to change your plans.

"But the predictions of 'travel chaos' this summer are hugely exaggerated. Even during the worst travel delays, the Jubilee and half-term week, 94% of flights took off and landed as expected, and since then the airlines and airports have made extra provisions to keep things running smoothly."

He continued: "With a bit of preparation and planning, we're expecting people to have hassle-free trips this year."

Looking for more? Browse the latest offers from Holiday Extras on airport transfers, airport lounges, airports hotels and more.

More about Holiday Extras >>