Larnaca airport faces overcrowding as passengers report delays, staff shortage

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Larnaca airport is experiencing significant overcrowding with passengers reporting lengthy delays in processing procedures, particularly affecting baggage screening operations.

Travellers who contacted Phileleftheros expressed complaints about service procedures, indicating insufficient staffing levels for passenger handling. The situation results in substantial processing delays, especially regarding baggage security checks.

The problem worsens during periods when multiple flights operate simultaneously, causing additional passenger disruption.

“There is increased traffic during this period. Additionally, there are enhanced security measures for baggage screening, which complicates the situation,” an official source told philenews.

Passengers described difficulties with current operational procedures and called for expedited processing systems to address ongoing travel disruptions.

Enhanced security protocols have contributed to longer processing times, compounding existing operational challenges at the facility.

The delays affect both departure and arrival procedures, with particular impact on baggage handling systems during peak operational periods.

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