The Government is stepping in to reduce disruption at airports with passengers saying they look like scenes from 'a disaster movie' according to customers.
Manchester Airport has been the point of criticism for months but trouble at airports has been reported across the country. Ministers battling to dampen the chaos at airports claim security tests for new workers are being completed in record times.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is trying to alleviate flight disruption this summer to avert the mayhem seen over the Easter and Jubilee holidays.
Shortages of staff to handle baggage and carry out security checks such as X-rays are fuelling long queues and delays at UK airports.
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