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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
David Kent

Dublin Airport carnage again as weekend fliers face early-morning delays at security and baggage

There was more carnage at Dublin Airport on Friday, as passengers arriving for early-morning flights were facing waits of up to two hours to get through the various security and baggage queues.

Last week, the Government warned anyone flying within Europe to arrive at the airport at least two hours early, with anyone going long-haul instructed to allow themselves at least three hours to get through.

But now it seems like even that isn't working, after those travelling on Friday morning from Ireland's busiest airport took to social media to show the chaotic scenes.

Read more: 'I went to Dublin Airport at 6am and it was chaos - but not where I expected'

One person wrote at 4am: "Dublin airport is worse than you can actually imagine. Waited 1 hour for desk to open, 40 minute to drop bags but team great. Now in impossible snake queue through hall. Pink viz doing best but too many people. 2hours & 10 minutes with bag drop desk wait"

Some people had hoped to avoid the queues by going through Terminal 2 security then walking to Terminal 1.

However, others seem to have cottoned on to that trick, with both terminals facing long queues.

But people were also full of praise for the staff dealing with the mental queues.

One person tweeted: "Got to give it to Dublin Airport, efficient and well organised and a especially helpful ASU staff, excellent service".

Another said: "Yes the airport is very busy (T2) but the staff are managing the queue and handling the situation very well ."

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