US EditionLong Lines, Missed Flights at Lambert's Terminal 2 Sunday - St. Louis ...
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, JUL 13 – Thousands of passengers departing after the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference faced delays with long lines and overwhelmed security, causing missed flights and crowd control challenges.
- On Sunday, July 13, St. Louis Lambert International Airport faced extensive delays and long lines as thousands departed after the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference ended.
- The surge resulted from many delegates leaving the convention early, most needing to check bags and lacking expedited security program memberships.
- Hundreds waited outside Terminal 2 in hot conditions with limited water access, and some passengers missed flights despite arriving early.
- Airport spokesman Roger Lotz called it "one of its busiest days of the year," and one passenger reported losing $12,000 due to being marked a no-show by Southwest Airlines.
- By Monday afternoon, airport operations improved, lines moved steadily, and Southwest urged travelers to check app updates for wait times and flight status.
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Crowds, Delays Hit Lambert Airport After Adventist Conference
Massive crowds overwhelmed St. Louis Lambert International Airport during the weekend, leading to long lines, missed flights, and hours-long waits as thousands of travelers departed following the conclusion of a major religious conference. Travelers flying out of Lambert Airport on Sunday faced significant delays and frustration as long lines spilled out of Terminal 2 and onto the street, a result of an influx of passengers leaving a large Seven…
Passenger out $12k after Southwest Airlines marks them 'no show' amid TSA delays
TRAVELERS at St. Louis Lambert International Airport were left facing major delays over the weekend. The unusually long lines left one Southwest Airlines customer out $12,000 after the airline marked them as a “no-show”. GettySouthwest customers were faced with lengthy waits as they flew out of St. Louis (stock image)[/caption] The unusually long lines occurred Sunday morning as large crowds left the city after many a major convention. The large…
Lines extend outside Lambert Airport terminal as large St. Louis convention group leaves
ST. LOUIS -- Travelers at Lambert International Airport are experiencing long lines that extend outside the terminal. The lines are likely tied to a large convention group and the summer travel rush. The Seventh-Day Adventist convention wrapped up this weekend. There are around 50,000 people in attendance, and many of them flew to St. Louis. According to a spokesperson for the airport, the combination of the convention and seasonal travel is a p…
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