Ryanair boss suggests bringing in army to end airport travel chaos

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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.