Long queues, crowded check-in lounges and abandoned luggage at Manchester Airport have led passengers to describe it as an “absolute nightmare” over the past two weeks. Warnings were given that someone could be injured in the chaos, as leaders urged the administration to “catch up or leave”.
The chaos led boss Karen Smart to leave earlier this week to “chase new opportunities” as the airport apologized for the long delays. And, on Wednesday, Mayor Andy Burnham warned that queues would last at least “two months” and told passengers to arrive three hours earlier for their flight.
READ MORE: It used to be a source of pride … but now it ‘s over – so why’ s Manchester airport so bad?
The airport had previously stated: “As we continue to recover from the pandemic and the number of passengers is increasing, the queues may be longer than usual. If you are planning to travel in the coming weeks, please arrive as soon as possible. “The airline allows. We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience.”
Queues at Manchester Airport on Thursday morning
Photographs taken this week inside the departure areas of all terminals showed huge queues being set up for security, as well as at ticket offices. Passengers described the situation as “utter chaos”.
Today, Manchester Evening News Journalist Ramazani Mwamba will head to Manchester Airport to see what is happening there. It will look at queues for check-in and security, as well as conversations with passengers.
Queues at Manchester Airport on Thursday morning
Follow our live blog below for the latest.
read more from today’s top stories here
Read more related articles Read more related articles
