Huge Tui queue of hundreds of holidaymakers seen snaking outside airport’s DOOR

A MASSIVE queue was seen snaking outside an airport’s DOOR as hundreds of desperate Tui holidaymakers waited to get on their flights.

The travel chaos left holidaymakers queueing in a massive line for hours with their luggage outside Birmingham Airport on Saturday.

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Shocking pictures show the huge line snaking around the airport building – with holidaymakers unable to even get inside the terminal.

People were forced to wait for hours because of a delayed flight, amid the airport’s staffing crisis.

Many UK airports have been plagued by queueing chaos thanks to significant staff shortages.

Travellers have complained of mammoth lines at check-in desks and severe hold-ups through security.

The problems, which also include difficulty recruiting, have pushed several airlines to cancel huge numbers of flights.

And industry experts have warned Brits to get to arrive in plenty of time to avoid missing take-off.

TUI confirmed the issue yesterday was due to a delayed flight to Cape Verde and the company apologised to affected travellers.

A Tui spokesperson said: “We can confirm that, as a result of a delayed TUI flight to Cape Verde, some customers experienced longer queue times at Birmingham Airport this morning.

“We would like to apologise to those customers affected and thank them for their patience and understanding.”

In its latest statement, a BHX spokesperson said: “As always, our message to departing customers is: Help us help you keep queues moving by removing any liquids, gels, pastes and electrical items from your bags before our security x-ray scanners.”

This comes after passengers were stuck in huge queues at Manchester and Bristol terminals this week, with some waiting more than three hours to check in.

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One holidaymaker, Shelle Rodway, said on Twitter: “Absolute shambles at Bristol Airport this morning.

“With summer season approaching, you need to sort this out.

“Nearly two hours from bag drop and through security.”

And in April, Tui told its customers to drop off their luggage the night BEFORE to avoid long airport queues in the morning.

The airline launched the new service at Manchester Airport on April 18, letting passengers travelling before midday drop their bags the night before, anytime between 2pm and 9pm.

It was also launched at Gatwick Airport, although will not be operational for US flights.