P&O Ferries have cancelled all Dover-Calais sailings over the Easter Weekend, causing further misery for travellers as millions head off on their holidays.
Two of the beleaguered ferry firm’s eight vessels – the Pride of Kent and Spirit of Britain – are still being detained by Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) over safety concerns.
Meanewhile Heathrow and Gatwick airports were said to be “very busy” as the Easter holiday dash began on Thursday morning.
It came as an oil spill from a lorry at the Eastbore tunnel of the Dartford Crossing caused a heavy build-up of traffic on the M25 - sparking chaos for drivers.
Holidaymakers have been urged to plan ahead amid concerns of Easter getaway chaos as millions set off on overseas trips or UK staycations.
Airports are set to be busiest on Easter Friday while some 27.6 million car journeys are expected to take place over the Bank Holiday weekend.
And rail passengers have also been warned of delays as Network Rail carries out 530 engineering projects costing a total of £83 million.
