Passed through T3 security at approximately 08:40 on Wednesday morning (flight STD 10:50). Surprised to find that there was NO QUEUE at all at this hour. Directly to the scanners and through. T3 was busy airside, but found seating OK. Very long queue for the coffee outlet ... that seems to be the main pinch-point these days!
Just arrived back into T3 about an hour ago (Friday). Not a typical experience, as the Loganair flight from Ronaldsway arrived on a 'local standby' (precautionary turnout of the Airport Fire Service). It was therefore directed to remote-park on stand 69 from where a bus transferred passengers to Gate 150 for domestic access to T3. There was a short delay of about five minutes whilst the bus driver obtained approval to allow the passengers to access the building. Once inside, it was straight to the exit and out.
No issues to speak of from a Manchester Airport perspective. However, Loganair were enduring quite the nightmare day! Felt quite sorry for them.