The storyline of Home Alone might not be as far-fetched as first thought – with a quarter of travellers having experienced a last-minute gate-dash ... being late to the airport.

On arrival in good time at Bristol airport we were greeted by a friendly Aurigny handling desk agent who excitedly checked us in and when asked did say that the flight had not left Guernsey yet but ...

which famously contributed to the family leaving son Kevin home alone. The research was commissioned by London Luton Airport, which has recreated iconic scenes from the film to remind passengers ...