Manchester Airport's new 'Goldilocks' advice to passengers: Don't arrive too late - or too early
05.05.2022 - 16:53
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Amid months of queuing misery at Manchester Airport, passengers are now well-versed on the advice to arrive three hours early for their flight following warnings in the news, directly from bosses - and even from Mayor Andy Burnham. But the latest advice goes the other way; warning holidaymakers not to arrive too early either.
The guidance to make sure passengers get their trip to the airport 'just right' may be reminiscent of the children's 'Golidlocks' tale - but it's also a key part of the hub's strategy to tackle delays and queues through check-in and security. On Tuesday, the Manchester Evening News reported on travellers stuck in queues in both sections of Departures amid staff shortages.
And part of the problem could be that passengers are now so wary of missing their flights that they are arriving even earlier than the recommended three hours. This means they are likely to find themselves queuing alongside passengers for much earlier departures - or that check-in and security haven't even opened yet when they arrive.
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In a statement on Thursday, Manchester Airport said: "The airport is continuing to advise customers to arrive three hours before their flights, and to ensure they are up-to-speed with the latest rules about what can be carried in hand luggage. At the same time, the airport is also asking passengers not to arrive earlier than this because it can lead to extra queues, and check-in and security facilities may not be open. "
The warning formed part of a wider story about the hub's efforts to remedy the chaos caused by staff shortages. Manchester Airport has received more than 8,000 job applications
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