Posted on July 11, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

One in four people are rethinking their summer holiday plans due to the prospect of long airport delays and flight disruption, according to a new study.

A fifth of Brits says they can’t face air travel because they feel anxious and are instead opting for the open road. 

Top irritants include the threat of lost luggage (28%), add on charges (27%) and check-in delays (24%). 

Over 21% pinpoint their fears to the publicity surrounding the problems faced by thousands of passengers when Heathrow’s Terminal 5 opened in March. 

Rental shortages across the UK are already predicted as travellers choose to drive from A to B rather than risk a bungled domestic flight.  This can only mean one thing-book your car hire UK  or campervan rental  early to avoid disappointment! Argus Car Hire is offering some great deals at the moment for UK Car Hire including  one week’s UK car rental from £108.