A partially-sighted Stockport man was left stuck waiting for help on a broken down plane for 40 minutes - while other passengers were ready to jet off. Chris, 29, had already had a challenging time boarding his Good Friday flight from Manchester Airport to Belfast before the easyJet plane had been unable to take off.
Manchester Airport mayhem down to 'failure of management', councillor says - amid warning chaotic queues could continue until SUMMER
03.04.2022 - 19:33 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The unfolding mayhem at Manchester Airport is down to a 'failure of management' and could continue for WEEKS - even into the summer - a Manchester councillor has said. The criticisms come after the M.E.N. reported huge security queues and hours of flight delays, passengers abandoning their suitcases after waiting long enough and baggage handlers who are ‘under more stress than ever’.
Councillor Pat Karney met with airport bosses yesterday, slamming the scenes of 'chaos' and saying that the airport's reputation is 'nosediving' as hundreds of passengers crowd check-in, security and baggage claim halls alike. Huge delays have been plaguing the hub, which is partially owned by Manchester City Council, throughout March.
On April 1, a shocking video emerged showing passengers jostling for space as they go through security checks has prompted concerns that 'someone will get hurt'. Fellow travellers then came forward to tell the Manchester Evening News of the 'carnage' ongoing at the airport.
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Following his meeting with airport chiefs, Coun Karney told the BBC that they 'plan to make changes' - but also informed him of several issues he had not been aware of. He had called for the meeting between the management and the shareholders of the airport, which include the nine other Greater Manchester councils and an investment company.
The meeting heard about the problems with recruitment - and delays caused by bags being rejected by security because they contained items like hand sanitisers, said the councillor. However, Coun Karney said the management had 'totally
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Manchester Airport and TUI apologise for delays on 'Manic Monday' with huge queues at check-in and security
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Manchester Airport passengers' fury as they're hit with 'mile-long' TUI check-in queues
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Footage shows Manchester Airport passengers sandwiched into terminal as man says he's 'never seen anything like it'
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13.04.2022 / 12:03
Chaotic scenes at Manchester Airport as passengers face more Easter disruption ahead of bank holiday weekend
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Manchester Airport passengers hit with more delays amid '90-minute wait' and queues reaching car park
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Travel firm gives advice for Manchester Airport as some airlines start 'twilight check-in'
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'Manchester Airport chaos caused us to miss ruby wedding anniversary flight and fork out another £600 to salvage trip'
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07.04.2022 / 09:31
Family devastated as they miss Ryanair flight for £1,500 holiday after being left stranded in Manchester Airport queues
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06.04.2022 / 23:55
I flew out of Manchester Airport to Malaga - and I found some calm amid the mayhem
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06.04.2022 / 20:17
Burnham warns Manchester Airport queues will continue for 'two months' and says passengers should arrive three hours early as he unveils action plan
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05.04.2022 / 21:39
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Batch of Manchester Airport flights cancelled 'due to crew sickness' amid travel chaos
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