CUSTOMERS have praised a new queueing system at McDonald's... despite it meaning they were left waiting for food for 50 minutes. 

Drive-thrus across the country have re-opened over the last few days but today outlets in Eastern Avenue and the Airport Retail Park opened their doors for the first time in more than two months. 

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Pictures and video from airport outlet show cars queueing around the retail park in a bid to keep traffic off Rochford Road, Eastwoodbury Crescent and Manners Way. 

Customer Derek Manson said: “I think the queuing system is sensible and we did come here expecting a wait.

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“We get a McDonald’s every Friday usually as a treat for the kids so we have definitely missed it and we’re ready to brave the queues."

The 42-year-old added: “Props to the staff as we were really pleased with the service. “You can see they have been working their socks off.”

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