All Passengers Make Their Flights as Airport Clears Baggage Backlog

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All Passengers Make Their Flights as Airport Clears Baggage Backlog
V.C Bird International Airport

All passengers are now at their respective gates, and no flights were missed this afternoon after V.C. Bird International Airport cleared a temporary baggage backlog that had earlier contributed to delays.

Airport officials confirmed to Antigua.news that the issue, caused by a surge in passenger traffic, has been fully resolved.

“The back-log reported in your story has been virtually cleared,” the official said, noting that airport teams worked quickly to restore smooth operations.

All Passengers Make Their Flights as Airport Clears Baggage Backlog
Long lines at V.C Bird International Airport earlier in the day

He explained that Tuesday saw passenger levels nearly as high as on a peak Saturday, placing additional pressure on the airport’s CTX explosive-detection screening systems.

“We were dealing with another high traffic day, comparable to a Saturday, which posed an understandable strain on our CTXs,” the official said.

Despite a brief backlog, airport management ensured travelers cleared screening in time for departure.

“All passengers are literally at their respective gates.”

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Comments (5)

  • Waols December 30, 2025, 6:37 PM

    Antigua busy like a Saturday on a Tuesday? Tourism booming!” 🇦🇬
    Reply
  • Concerned Antiguan December 31, 2025, 7:24 AM

    Travelers deserve smooth service year-round, not just lucky fixes.
    Reply
  • Apex Jones December 31, 2025, 1:28 PM

    Good stuff
    Reply
  • Informed citizen January 1, 2026, 7:50 PM

    Glad the airport handled it. But how does a whole carousel fail during peak travel? Someone needs to answer for that
    Reply
  • Verna January 2, 2026, 9:03 AM

    Phew! Imagine missing a flight right after Christmas season.
    Reply

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