Travel Turbulence: Travellers Encounter Long Queues at OR Tambo

Travel turbulence: Travellers encounter long queues at OR Tambo

Travellers at OR Tambo International Airport reportedly experienced long queues at security checkpoints yesterday, 1 July. Here's why...

Security changes at OR Tambo Airport, passengers urged to arrive earlier

Changes have been implemented at  security checkpoints at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport which caused long queues on Tuesday.

OR Tambo queues spark airline warnings

Several airlines operating from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) warned passengers of delays, as staffing shortages at security checkpoints resulted in long queues and flight delays. This was particularly evident on July 1, with notices issued by Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and FlySafair. FlySafair cited “operational changes” as the reason, while Air France-KLM said

Travel chaos: Long queues delay passengers at OR Tambo

Long queues formed at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday, 1 July, as travellers faced delays due to changes in security checkpoint procedures. According to TimesLive, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) admitted to “operational disruptions” and said it was working to restore normal service levels. By late Tuesday, ACSA had deployed additional staff and reported that domestic operations had mostly stabilised, while efforts …

'Operation disruptions' lead to long queues at OR Tambo International Airport

'Operation disruptions' lead to long queues at OR Tambo International Airport luntu.lamani Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:02 JOHANNESBURG - Airports operator Acsa hopes to fully restore operations at OR Tambo International Airport.The airport experienced what Acsa calls operation disruptions, which led to long queues - and much frustration.  Acsa says domestic operations have largely stabilised and it is now helping international travellers.It says …