Problem with baggage scales causes delays at Toronto Pearson Airport

A technical issue with baggage scales resulted in longer the usual line-ups at the U.S. departure gate at Toronto Pearson International Airport Tuesday morning.

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) confirmed to Global News that baggage scales at Terminal 1 suffered a “technical issue.”

“There was a technical issue with the scales in Terminal 1, U.S. Departures check in,” GTAA spokesperson Natalie Moncur said.

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Officials did not reveal the cause of the problem. However, the issue was resolved at 6:25 a.m.

Several travellers took to social media to expess their frustration over the crowd.

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The technical glitch comes as the airport continues to deal with a strike by baggage handlers.

Swissport employees walked off the job two weeks ago due to a contract dispute.