THIS is why passengers faced delays at Glasgow Airport today
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(Image: Image: Newsquest) It comes after we previously reported that the X-ray machines at the airport had broken on Friday, August 8, which also sparked queues.
Images from inside the airport showed people queuing in long lines at around 5.30am.
A person travelling from the city to Belfast in Northern Ireland told the Glasgow Times they had to wait in the queues.
They said: 'It was awful. People were queued right around past the elevator.'
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It is unclear how long the issue lasted for today, however, Glasgow Airport did confirm that the situation has now been rectified.
A spokesperson for Glasgow Airport said: 'An earlier IT issue had resulted in some queues at security.
"The issue has now been rectified and we thank passengers for their patience.'
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