Liverpool fans are facing 'absolute chaos' as they wait in line for the Champions League final in Paris.
Liverpool fans are facing long lines to get to Paris for the Champions League final, where a hopeful Liverpool squad will face Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid at the Stade de France.
Traveling to Paris for the Champions League final has been described as "ridiculous" by Liverpool fans, who have compared the experience to the "pain of childbirth." A large number of Liverpool supporters descended on Kent to catch a ferry across the English Channel to Paris, where Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
One of the many fans attempting the crossing, Liam Devlin, tweeted: "Absolute chaos at the Port of Dover." It takes around three hours to get through the gates and board any ferry, which is double the time they recommend.
"There is no organization whatsoever." Shambles."
Others were equally dissatisfied with the lack of preparation on the part of travel companies and crossings, with Suleman Qureshi posting: "The lines at Dover are, as expected, ridiculous. The reds have seized control!"
Another fan commented: "Three hours in a Dover queue after driving down on no sleep is comparable to childbirth. We're glad we're a day early."
A high demand for sailings from families on half-term vacation has only exacerbated the situation for thousands of Liverpool fans traveling to watch the Champions League final.
The port had advised families to "pack adequate supplies, including food and water," citing a "very busy week" for travel.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is also having issues and long lines, with 24 flights scheduled to depart, carrying a total of 4,674 potential passengers to Paris.
Saturday alone will see 11 flights to Paris, particularly in comparison to only two flights from Liverpool to Paris last week.
The RAC's Rod Dennis warned of traffic jams on the highways, with an estimated 17.9 million leisure trips planned from Friday to Sunday, with Saturday being the busiest day.
"Major routes to vacation destinations will begin to clog up," Dennis predicted. Drivers can beat the worst of the queues by planning the time of their trips carefully.
"An age of onset is always best or, going to fail that, driving at dusk if that's a feasible option."
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