Manchester Airport travellers hit by 'crazy' queues with statement issued

Passengers at Manchester Airport were warned to expect 'longer than usual' waits this morning after the security lanes were hit by a 'technical issue'.

The travel hub was operating with a reduced number of security lanes in Terminals one and two in a post on X on Friday morning (June 6), adding they were 'working hard' to resolve the issue.

"Due to a technical issue, we are running a reduced number of security lanes in Terminals 1 and 2 this morning and waiting times may be longer than usual," they said.

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"We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible, and we will provide a further update as soon as possible. We thank passengers for their patience."

The Manchester Evening News has contacted the airport for more information on how long passengers can expect to wait.

One passenger posted on X: "Crazy queues at @manairport. Staff are doing their best."

The queues had reverted to normal by mid-morning.

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