Passengers flying from Manchester Airport face long queues and delays this week as the Easter holidays get underway. Disruptions at the airport, caused by staff shortages and high demand, have left many travellers stranded and unable to get to their desired destination on time.
The chaos came as Easyjet cancelled a wave of UK flights due to staff sickness. Over the weekend, the airline axed at least 222 flights across Saturday and Sunday with some holidaymakers reporting they were stuck abroad with no explanation or alternative route home.
Manchester Airport has asked people to arrive for flights at the earliest possible time the airline allows, and warned that the disruption could last for weeks as passenger numbers grow. Read more: Restaurant opens new branch at Manchester Airport’s T2 amid travel chaos Amid the chaos, some travellers will be looking for ways to avoid the queues and get through security to the departure lounge in the quickest way possible.
Manchester Airport offers a FastTrack option, which could allow holidaymakers to get through the airport more smoothly than they would with a standard pass.
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