Heathrow Airport has warned that passengers could face disruption for up to 18 months

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by airports and the airline industry in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Heathrow Airport managed to avoid chaos during the half-term and is confident about handling the summer peak. However, the industry is expected to take 12 to 18 months to fully recover, with staffing issues being a significant hurdle. The pandemic severely impacted the airline industry, halting international travel and causing massive revenue losses. Bristol Airport is actively recruiting to fill over 100 roles to avoid past issues. The industry's resilience will be tested as the summer travel season begins.

What is one of the main challenges Heathrow faces in avoiding chaos during peak travel times?

• Weather conditions

• Lack of passenger interest

• Staffing issues at other airports

• Increased fuel prices

How long is it expected to take for the airline industry to recover its full capacity post-COVID?

• 24 to 36 months

• 12 to 18 months

• 3 to 6 months

• 6 to 9 months

What was one of the most significant impacts of COVID-19 on the airline industry?

• Introduction of new aircraft

• End of international travel

• Expansion of flight routes

• Increased ticket prices

What measure is Bristol Airport taking to prevent a repeat of last month's long queues?

• Increasing ticket prices

• Hiring more staff

• Reducing flight schedules

• Limiting passenger numbers

What is a major challenge in training new staff at Bristol Airport?

• Lack of training facilities

• High training costs

• Long duration of training

• Unavailability of trainers