Staff from the police force and the fire and rescue service could be drafted in to help tackle the chaos at Manchester Airport, Andy Burnham said today. The Greater Manchester mayor is expecting to meet with the management of the airport tomorrow to discuss the 'concerning' current situation.
It comes after a weekend of long delays for passengers with reports of people jumping over barriers, jostling for space and abandoning their luggage. The situation has been blamed on staff shortages – although one Manchester councillor has claimed the chaos is also down to a 'failure of management'.
Burnham said he will be seeking reassurance about what is being done to bring the situation at the airport under control, but will also offer his support. He said: "I have been in touch with colleagues at Greater Manchester Police at the weekend to see what we can do to support the airport.
