Holidaymakers may be concerned about flight cancellations, fuel shortages, and rising costs amid travel uncertainty following the US-Israeli attack on Iran and the subsequent reprisals.

Many people due to go on summer holidays this year may be feeling anxious and apprehensive rather than anticipating their getaways with joy, but there are still reasons to be optimistic.

As well as this, there is the new entry-exit system to get to grips with. It can seem daunting – but Simon Calder says don't panic, and he may encourage travellers to still look forward to their trips.