Heathrow Airport has warned that passengers could face disruption for up to 18 months

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by airports and the airline industry in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Heathrow Airport managed to avoid chaos during the half-term and is confident about handling the summer peak. However, the industry is expected to take 12 to 18 months to fully recover, with staffing issues being a significant hurdle. The pandemic severely impacted the airline industry, halting international travel and causing massive revenue losses. Bristol Airport is actively recruiting to fill over 100 roles to avoid past issues. The industry's resilience will be tested as the summer travel season begins.

What is the significance of the upcoming school holidays and summer travel season for the airline industry?

What difficulties are associated with training new security personnel in the airline industry?