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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Joe Middleton

Ryanair boss suggests bringing in army to end airport travel chaos

Michael O'Leary, chief executive of Ryanair
The Ryanair chief executive, Michael O'Leary, said crew shortages often happen at very short notice. Photograph: Stéphanie Lecocq/EPA

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has suggested the army be drafted into UK airports for the next “three to four months” to help resolve the widespread disruption that has peaked over the half-term break.

The airline chief executive said “defence personnel with experience providing security” should be deployed at under-pressure transport hubs to prevent the lengthy queues and delays that have plagued passengers this week.

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