UK Christmas travel chaos: 15m drivers and airport delays
The UK's Christmas getaway faces major disruption with 15 million car journeys and severe delays at airports like Heathrow and Gatwick. Plan ahead for the festive rush.
The UK's Christmas getaway faces major disruption with 15 million car journeys and severe delays at airports like Heathrow and Gatwick. Plan ahead for the festive rush.
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