Why Europe’s airports are in danger of chaos this summer

Very long queues, whether at the various checkpoints, in front of the baggage claim carousels or even in the various airport shops and restaurants, delayed or even canceled flights: the airline industry is expecting a very eventful summer in Europe . In question ? A lack of staff announced everywhere in the various airports of the Old Continent. “Many of our partners – airports, air traffic control, catering – are facing major staff shortages”, explained ten days ago Carsten Spohr, the boss of the Lufthansa group, the parent company of Brussels Airlines.