Manchester Airport baggage handlers have said they are ‘under more stress than ever’. Passengers have been faced with delays and queues due to ‘unexpected’ demand over the last few weeks.
Bosses last month warned passengers could face queues for ‘several weeks’ after admitting they are struggling with 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.
But some staff operating at the airport, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said they feel the workplace is ‘absolute carnage’. “We just can’t handle the workload,” one employee, who works in the airport but would not reveal their role, said. “It’s very under-staffed at the moment, things are diabolical.
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