Urgent summer holiday warning as thousands of Brits brace for worst flight delays in 25 YEARS

BRITS have been warned to brace for the worst flight delays in 25 years following mounting staff shortages.

Eurocontrol, which manages European airspace, said it is expecting to handle 5 per cent more flights than last summer – putting enormous strain on flight operations.

Chris EadesBrits have been warned to brace for the worst flight delays in 25 years following mounting staff shortages[/caption]

With air traffic controller numbers already suffering, holidaymakers could face record delays later this year.