With huge delays and chaotic scenes in recent weeks, Manchester Airport passengers had been warned to arrive early. Staff shortages have been blamed for the huge queues that have recently blighted the airport, once the jewel in the region's crown and still crucial to its economy.
Airport bosses are warning that business as usual won't return until the summer at least, as a huge recruitment drive takes place. But ahead of a busy weekend which marks the beginning of the Easter holidays for many, things were calm at Manchester Airport this morning (April 8).
Passengers heard the call from mayor Andy Burnham to arrive three hours early and they did - with many turning up four or even five hours before departure. It meant queues at both terminals one and two were focused in the check-in area.
