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Airports battle long lines, cancelled flights

At Toronto’s Pearson International Airport, staffing shortages in security and at customs and immigration have caused delays and long lines. (Photo: Reuters)

Delays, cancellations, long lines and lost baggage are plaguing air travel worldwide, as airlines and airports struggle with soaring summer demand and staff shortfalls.

London’s Gatwick Airport has told airlines to cut back on inbound flights as it struggles with staff shortages and cancelled flights.

Over a four-day weekend celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee earlier this month, lines of passengers waiting to check in stretched out of the terminal.

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is limiting the number of passengers allowed inside, asking travellers not to show…

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