V.C. Bird International Airport successfully averted major travel disruptions on Tuesday afternoon after swiftly addressing a significant baggage screening backlog. Airport authorities confirmed that all passengers successfully reached their departure gates and no scheduled flights were missed despite operational challenges.
The congestion emerged following an unexpected surge in passenger traffic, which nearly matched the volume typically experienced on peak Saturdays. This influx placed considerable strain on the airport’s CTX explosive-detection screening systems, creating temporary bottlenecks in baggage processing operations.
According to official statements, airport teams implemented immediate measures to alleviate pressure on screening facilities. Through coordinated efforts, the backlog was effectively eliminated, allowing normal operations to resume. An airport representative informed Antigua.news that the situation had been “virtually cleared” following the intervention.
Despite brief delays in baggage screening, airport management maintained strict adherence to departure schedules, ensuring all travelers cleared security protocols in time for their flights. The incident highlighted the airport’s crisis response capabilities during periods of unusually high passenger volume.