Furious passengers have vented their frustration after another day of long delays to collect baggage at Manchester Airport. Travellers reported waiting for hours to get their bags after landing at the airport on Sunday (December 18) - leading to escalating fees for their car parking or taxi pick-up.
The airport saw similar long waits last week, when bosses at the airport and baggage handling firm Swissport spoke of a knock-on effect from the heavy snow which led to runways being closed. In a statement on Sunday night, the airport warned of further potential waits for passengers disembarking their aircraft or at baggage collection due to 'significant staffing challenges faced by Swissport'.
British taekwondo athlete Bianca Walkden was among the passengers to experience huge delays for baggage at Manchester Airport today, sharing an image of a long line of travellers waiting at the carousel. She wrote on Twitter: "It’s an absolute joke that we have to wait 4+ hours for our baggage .. some people car park was over £75 @swissportNews @TurkishAirlines #ManchesterAirport"
