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EasyJet cancelled a further 14 flights to and from London Gatwick today after calling off more than 200 yesterday in the latest blow for an industry struggling to ramp up again.
Thousands piled onto the roads to try and avoid chaotic airports at the beginning of a half-term which also has the Queen's Platinum Jubilee bank holiday.
Scenes at Gatwick Airport were today described as a 'total shambles' and 'embarrassment' as pictures emerged showing crowded departure halls today.
The lengthy delays come as passengers were today stuck in 'apocalyptic queues' across the UK as British Airways cancelled 114 flights at Heathrow and EasyJet grounded nine planes at Gatwick.
Frustration at recent delays at Gatwick Airport have boiled over as an irate Wizz Air pilot launched into a tirade at passengers.