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...

Jul 2, 2025 - 08:00
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Travel turbulence: Travellers encounter long queues at OR Tambo

Travellers at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport were caught in long queues on Tuesday, 1 July, following changes to security checkpoint procedures.

As reported by TimesLive, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) acknowledged what it called “operational disruptions” and said it was working to restore normal service levels.

By late Tuesday, ACSA reported that domestic operations had mostly stabilised, with additional staff deployed to support international passengers.

Security checkpoint changes at OR Tambo

Although ACSA confirmed that adjustments had been made at security checkpoints, it did not clarify what those changes involved.

The disruptions, however, appear to be limited to OR Tambo, with no other airports affected.

In the meantime, travellers have been urged to plan ahead. ACSA has advised that passengers arrive at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international departures.

The airports company also emphasised the importance of heading straight to security screening after check-in to avoid further delays.

While operations are expected to return to normal soon, passengers flying through OR Tambo this week should brace for potential hold-ups – and arrive early.

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