Queues have stretched for six miles, causing delays of around 45 minutes. On the anticlockwise carriageway, traffic is also heavily impacted, with queues extending back towards Heathrow Airport and junction J13.

The early May bank holiday is projected to be the busiest on roads in a decade, with around 19 million trips forecasted over the weekend. Today alone, dubbed ‘Frantic Friday’, approximately 3.7 million people are expected to hit the roads.

Saturday is anticipated to be the peak day, with an estimated 4 million trips occurring. Despite high fuel prices—averaging £86 to fill up a family car with unleaded—motorists continue to take to the roads.

Key statistics:

• 6 miles of congestion reported
• Delays reaching up to 45 minutes
• 19 million trips expected over the entire weekend
• 3.7 million drivers on the roads today
• 4 million trips anticipated on Saturday

National Highways reported that Surrey Police are on scene managing the situation. They indicated, “There are currently delays of 45 minutes and 6 miles of congestion on the approach.” Additionally, Sean Kimberlin from RAC stated, “Even though fuel prices are uncomfortably high it clearly takes a lot to stop drivers taking to the roads to make the most of a bank holiday weekend.”

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The airline’s total fuel bill for 2026 is expected to reach $9.3 billion, marking a $2.4 billion increase compared to 2025. Concerns surrounding the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent crude prices to a four-year high of $126 per barrel, adding further strain on operating costs.

In its first-quarter report, Air France-KLM posted an operating loss of €27 million, which is notably better than the €389 million loss analysts had projected. KLM’s Back on Track improvement program contributed €159 million in savings during this period, highlighting efforts to control costs amid rising expenses.

KLM CEO Marjan Rintel expressed that ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and sharply increased fuel prices will pressure results starting in the second quarter. She noted that the airline cannot fully pass on these high fuel prices to customers, which complicates profitability further.

Ben Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, described the operating environment as remaining ‘uncertain’. He emphasized the need for continued vigilance and adaptation in response to fluctuating market conditions.

As KLM navigates these challenges, observers expect that the airline will need to implement more stringent cost control measures to mitigate losses and sustain operations effectively.

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