British Airways is claiming to have results of a study that show that Britons have cancelled or postponed holidays because of the Olympic Games.
With less than 50 days to go until London 2012, the airline said it had proof that 40% of Brits have already juggled their holidays around the event.
It said its study showed that one in 10 have cancelled their holidays and a further 10% have delayed booking a break this year in order to watch the Games.
An astonishing 89% of people surveyed in Northern Ireland said that they would change their holiday plans to watch the Games. This was followed by 45% of people in the East Midlands and 39% of Londoners.
However, London bus drivers are threatening to disrupt London 2012 by taking industrial action in a dispute over pay during the Games. Last week, 94% of members of the union Unite voted to strike, although the turnout for the ballot was only 38%, indicating any proposed industrial action might not have much support.
The drivers, who work for 21 privately-run London bus companies, are asking for bonuses for driving more crowded buses during the Olympic Games.
By Linsey McNeill
