Mayor Andy Burnham sparked a strong reaction on Twitter when he shared the extortionate cost of a return train ticket from Manchester to London, so we want to hear your thoughts on whether you think train prices are fair or not.
08.04.2022 - 11:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A local travel agent office has offered holidaymakers advice for jetting off from Manchester Airport amidst the chaos after some airlines started offering "twilight check-in".
Hays Travel in Oldham set out some advice for passengers after some holidaymakers reported huge delays and issues with catching their flights at the airport, which recently admitted it didn't have enough staff to ensure things were running smoothly.
The problems are set to continue for some time, with Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham warning queues could continue for two months - just a day after the airport's managing director Karen Smart quit the company to return to the South of England. Travel agents, especially those in the Greater Manchester area, have been keeping an eye on the chaotic scenes, with many encouraging passengers to buy "fast track" passes to clear security quickly.
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However, fast track purchases have now been suspended for the rest of the month, so Hays Travel Oldham have compiled a list of tips to help flyers clear the queues quickly and get on their way. The tips were laid out in a post on the firm's Facebook page, and stated that passengers not knowing or following the rules was adding to the issues at Manchester Airport.
The firm also said that some airlines were now offering "twilight check-in", opening up a drop-off point for suitcases the evening before an early morning flight to help passengers avoid delays. Jet2 is one of the firms offering the service, which allows passengers to drop their bags off between 3-8pm the night before a morning flight.
Not all airlines are offering the service
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