Travel operators demand action, not blame, over cross-Channel delays

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As holidaymakers continued to face long delays in Dover this week, travel industry insiders have called for an end to the “blame game”. Tens of thousands of families saw the start of their summer holidays ruined last weekend as the roads approaching the Kent port were gridlocked, causing delays of several hours.

Demand for cross-Channel sailings is expected to surge in the coming days, leading to fears of more disruption. Ferry operator DFDS is urging passengers to allow two hours to complete the check-in process.