A renewed surge of COVID-19 in Britain has forced airlines including easyJet to cancel hundreds of flights in recent days as staff sickness levels soar.
An Easyjet Airbus aircraft takes off from the southern runway at Gatwick Airport in Crawley, Britain, August 25, 2021. REUTERS/Peter NichollsLONDON, April 4 -
Cases started to surge in Britain near the beginning of last month and by the end of the March 26 week, one in 13 people were believed to be positive with the virus, the highest figure since the pandemic began.While hospitalisation levels are well below previous peaks in 2020 and 2021, companies are reporting disruption to services, including at airports.
also made a small number of cancellations on Sunday and said the issue was affecting airlines and airports in general.
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