Daily Mail - Mike Keegan

The World Cup faces being ruined for thousands of fans amid fears Qatar’s main airport is not ready for a mass influx of passengers, Sportsmail has learned.

Concerned insiders believe Hamad International is unprepared and fear safety may be compromised.

Some staff are worried that the increased levels of traffic, with activity to more than double, will see already under-pressure workers unable to cope.

Insiders, who have raised their concerns on an online forum for airport professionals, claim new recruits are being given 20 to 30 hours of training, which they say is not enough time to make them familiar with the layout of the area and operational issues. 

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