The Easter Holidays are fast approaching and while a stay at home break is on the agenda for some families, many will be packing their bags in preparation for their next family holiday abroad, in what is one of the busiest periods for family travel in the year. But why do approximately 2.7 million people start their trip stressed out?

75% of British parents believe the holiday starts in the airport, however one in ten admitted to suffering from ‘airport rage’ before their holiday even begins. In their annual Holiday Standards Report, HolidayTravelWatch, revealed that Brits biggest pet peeves at the airport included people not being ready when they get to the front of airport security (48%), people who skip or cut the queue at the boarding gate (43%) and unorganised queues at the boarding gate (41%).

So how can we ensure our family holidays are stress-free? Consumer Director of HolidayTravelWatch, Frank Brehany shares his top five tips on how we can beat the stress of airport travel. So easy to do yet so often over looked, these simple tips will ensure your family holiday remains stress-free from the start.