LIVE: Manchester Airport is "something else" this morning as we try to catch a plane to Dublin... but with these massive queues will we make it on time?

Manchester Airport has been plagued by problems in recent weeks, with scenes of huge security queues, long baggage delays and crowded check-in halls. Yesterday, passengers said they had 'never known it like this' after being met with mayhem in the departures lounge.

Just last weekend the Manchester Evening News revealed images of boxes piled high at security gate checks and reports of holidaymakers jumping over barriers and jostling for space. It prompted concerns that 'someone will get hurt'.

The airport apologised to passengers on Monday after bosses warned that passengers could face queues for 'several weeks' due to staff shortages. Manchester Airports Group (MAG) said they have also struggled with the easing of restrictions as well as a large number of bags being rejected at security.

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More and more holidaymakers have been coming forward with their chaotic experiences at the airport, so we have decided to have a look for ourselves. This morning, our reporter Lyell Tweed is making his way through departures and security to catch a flight to Dublin.

His flight is set to depart at 8am. When he arrived, he said he 'didn't know where to go' as he was 'expecting it to be busy' but was met with 'something else'.

He is now heading towards security. Follow live updates through the airport in our blog below.

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Over recent weeks, passengers have been reporting huge queues for check-in desks and security at Manchester Airport. Passengers have also reported problems with baggage collection on arrival.

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