The Stockholm authorities[/B] had to resort to traffic regulations yesterday Saturday in order to divert traffic heading towards Arlanda International Airport, as the airport's main terminal was overwhelmed with people, resulting in huge queues.
As of 4.30 pm (local time) the traffic police had put in place traffic restrictions on the roads leading to the international airport. A short time later, it was announced that the express train connecting Stockholm city centre with Arlanda airport would not stop at the main terminal, Swedish television (SVT) reported.
According to Swedavia, the company that operates the international airport, the congestion was due to a sharp increase in the number of passengers after the end of the Covid-19 pandemic alert. It is also worth noting that Swedavia has had problems recruiting and training staff to man the checkpoints.
Although these have been a problem for a few weeks, the situation became extremely difficult on Saturday and Swedavia predicted that the congestion is expected to continue. "There will be a big load in Arlanda this summer. If you can check-in online, it is advisable to do so. Otherwise, it is good to monitor when your airline opens check-in," Swedavia spokesman David Carlson told Swedish TV.
"We have noticed that travellers arrive here 6-8 hours before their flight departure, long before check-in opens. And that exacerbates the congestion," Carlson noted.
Source: APM
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