Security at Manchester, UK
#1
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Join Date: May 2011
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Security at Manchester, UK
Seeing and hearing nightmares about security at Manchester, UK. Queue times running into hours.
Any been through here recently as a business class passenger? Which security line could you use, priority (invitation only), or fast track?
Any been through here recently as a business class passenger? Which security line could you use, priority (invitation only), or fast track?
#2
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Location: Manchester, UK
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The general security queues have been grim, but Fastrack seems to be OK (apart from on report that came out yesterday where Fastrack seemed to be overwhelmed).
#3
Join Date: Aug 2012
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im flying to man on 13th and back on 18th. I would hope it’s better by then.
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MAN continues to be one of the worst run airports in the UK - Mrs NoY flew from there last week & it was a sh@@-show. Not least because of the long delays to get through Fast Slow! Track (c40 mins is not OK, Manchester) & the usual surly selection of staff "managing" things. Sigh.
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#8
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MAN has stopped selling Fasttrack at the moment. Everyone was buying it due to the recent issues - which meant it was pretty worthless
#9
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fast track arrivals is a life saver, it means you can get a good spot at the carousel to wait 2 hours for your bags 🙈
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Reported on the BBC that the boss of MAN has resigned over the ongoing issues
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...ester-61002096
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...ester-61002096
Manchester Airport's managing director is to stand down amid criticism of long security queues which have led to passengers missing flights.
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) said Karen Smart had decided to leave the business after eight years.
Earlier, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said police and fire and rescue service staff could be drafted in to help tackle the chaos.
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) said Karen Smart had decided to leave the business after eight years.
Earlier, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said police and fire and rescue service staff could be drafted in to help tackle the chaos.