HUGE queues at Bristol Airport were seen as early as 4:30am this morning as worried passengers arrived too early – but are still gettingthrough in just 35 minutes.
It comes after holidaymakers were delayed for more than an hour yesterday morning after a technical issue caused problems with the boarding pass gates.
Fuming passengers called it an "absolute disgrace" after they had already queued for an hour at security.
Similar scenes have been spotted this morning, as huge queues built up as early as 4:30am.
However, while the queues stretched as far as the car park, some passengers on social media said they managed to get through in just 35 minutes.
A Bristol Airport spokesperson said: "This morning we experienced a normal busy summer getaway, check-in time did exceed 45 minutes for a short period of time and security throughout the busy period was less than 30 minutes – all areas busy but moving constantly.
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"During the busy summer period, customers are advised to check with the airline when their check-in/ bag drop desk opens and arrive in the terminal at this time.
"Customers are advised not to arrive early as check-in and security may not be open – adding to the congestion. "
Long airport queues have become the norm for British travellers in recent months, caused by IT glitches and staff shortages.
Airports including Heathrow, Manchester and Stansted have seen some of the worst queues, with reports of five hour waits and lines stretching into the car parks.
Almost a million holidaymakers headed to the airport last weekend as the start of the summer holidays began.
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And it's not just long queues – airports staff shortages have also resulted in lost luggage due, with shocking images showing huge piles of abandoned baggage.
Brits have been warned travel luggage chaos could last months as even offers of £35 per hour for new baggage handlers have been ignored.
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And British Airways pilots are threatening to walk out this summer, which could ground nearly all flights after a similar strike in 2019 caused chaos.
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