Manchester Airport passengers has issued a fresh check-in warning after reports of huge queues and delays in recent months.
Passengers have been met with long queues to get through security, cancelled flights and plenty of disruption as the airport has been affected by a spike in demand for international travel - following the last two years of covid-related travel restrictions - and staffing shortages.
Chaotic scenes at the airport have included queues so long that they have run into car parks, luggage abandoned on the runway and flights being cancelled at late notice.
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The most up-to-date guidance on the airport's website states: "We are aware security queues have been longer than we would have liked recently, and are working hard to keep waiting times to a minimum.
"We urge all customers to play their part in ensuring the airport experience is as smooth as possible by arriving at the earliest possible time for check-in."
However, airport bosses are also urging people not to arrive for their flight too early. A tweet sent from the airport's official account on Tuesday warned: "Take time. Passengers should not arrive more than three hours before their flight.
"Those who arrive earlier may be asked to wait away from the check-in area until the recommended time, to reduce waiting times in security and the departure lounge."
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