Summary
Friday is expected to be the busiest travel day of the Christmas season in the UK, with many cars on roads and heavy traffic at airports. The AA and Network Rail are advising people to plan their routes well and expect delays due to high traffic and some road and rail closures. Travelers are also reminded of their rights in case of flight cancellations or delays.
Key Facts
- Friday is anticipated to be the busiest travel day in the UK this Christmas season.
- The AA expects 24.4 million cars on the roads, leading to possible gridlock.
- UK airports are preparing for 460,000 planned journeys on this day.
- Network Rail has warned of rail route closures due to improvement works.
- Rail services will not run on Christmas Day, and only a few on Boxing Day.
- The M27 in Hampshire will be closed from Dec 24 to Jan 4.
- The Civil Aviation Authority advises knowing passenger rights for flight cancellations or delays.
- Passengers should pack correctly, such as leaving gifts unwrapped, to avoid delays at security checks.
