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Former Manchester Airport boss Karen Smart joins Arsenal

Karen Smart was an officer in the RAF from 1992 to 2006

Birmingham Post

Former Manchester Airport boss Karen Smart given top job at Arsenal - reports

Karen Smart left her role as managing director of the south Manchester airport in April amid a growing backlash

Manchester Evening News

Manchester Airport terminal evacuated after passenger pressed an alarm 'by mistake'

Travellers reported 'chaotic' scenes as Terminal 3 was evacuated but officials insisted the operation was 'routine'.

Manchester Evening News

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'Absolute shambles': Passengers face travel chaos at Manchester Airport as HUGE queue snakes along walkway and TUI website down

Although some travellers reported no problems at all, others described a long queue snaking out of Terminal 2 into the walkway towards Terminal 1

Manchester Evening News

Former London Gatwick boss becomes new MD at Manchester Airport

Karen Smart stood down as managing director in April

Birmingham Post

Manchester Airport appoint new managing director following weeks of chaos

Previous boss Karen Smart quit in April

Manchester Evening News

Chaotic scenes at Manchester Airport as passengers face more Easter disruption ahead of bank holiday weekend

Holidaymakers have reported 'carnage' at the airport's Terminal 1 with more complaints that queues are outside the building

Manchester Evening News

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Police 'willing to step in' to help at Manchester Airport - but won't handle baggage

The airport has been dogged by chaotic scenes over the past few weeks

Liverpool Echo

Measures brought in to ease Manchester Airport chaos, says Andy Burnham

The Mayor of Greater Manchester said the situation was ‘unacceptable’ but conceded the problem would not disappear overnight.

The Independent UK

Manchester Airport 'no busier than usual' as staff share reason it's so quiet

Reports of a 'much different feel' and a 'state of calm' at security today

Liverpool Echo

More than 100 UK flights axed on Wednesday

The aviation industry is suffering from a surge in coronavirus-related staff sickness and a shortage of workers following job cuts.

The Independent UK

It was once a source of pride... but now that's finished - so why is Manchester Airport in such a mess?

The growth of our airport over the last 50 years has been a source of Mancunian pride - that has vanished. In a special report the Manchester Evening News looks at how it all went wrong.

Manchester Evening News

Who’d run an airport?

Plane Talk: After weeks of travel chaos, the managing director at Manchester airport has stepped down writes Simon Calder

The Independent UK

Boss of Manchester Airport quits after travellers endure weeks of chaos

Karen Smart said she wants to "pursue fresh career opportunities"

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Liverpool Echo

Manchester Airport boss quits after weeks of passenger chaos

Karen Smart said she is leaving to 'pursue fresh career opportunities'

The Independent UK

Boss of Manchester Airport quits amid chaos for travellers

Travellers have faced long delays and chaotic scenes.

The Guardian - UK

Manchester airport manager quits after weeks of chaos

Karen Smart steps down after thousands of passengers miss flights due to hours-long queues

Manchester Evening News

Boss of Manchester Airport quits to 'pursue fresh opportunities' amid growing backlash

“I am sorry to lose Karen after her years of valuable service, but also understand her desire to return to the south for family reasons and indeed to explore new career opportunities.

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Birmingham Post

Managing director of Manchester Airport steps down amid intense criticism

Karen Smart had been in the role for two years

Manchester Evening News

Woman who lives over 2,500 miles from husband loses out on precious time with him due to Manchester flight delays

'The airline knew we were going to be late and the flight still took off and I lost an extra day with my husband'

Daily Mirror

Airport bosses warn of long queues 'for weeks' as they admit staff shortages

Passengers and staff at Manchester Airport have been struggling with huge queues for Check-in, Security and Passport Control, as well as issues in other departments including baggage reclaim

Liverpool Echo

Manchester Airport admits staff shortages and warns long queues will continue 'for weeks'

Queues for security have been so long at times, they have come out of the building into the car park

Manchester Evening News

Manchester Airport boss warns long queues will continue 'for weeks' after finally admitting staff shortages

Manchester Airport has been plagued by huge queues and delays recently

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