Spain: Barcelona airport security staff go on strike

Barcelona airport security staff Monday intensified their strike action, just as the summer holiday season entered its busiest period. Spain's Civil Guard was forced to step in as officials scrambled to guarantee the necessary security checks at the country's second-largest airport. Spain's public works minister, Inigo de la Serna, said that the Civil Guard's presence at El Prat would ensure a return to normality after weeks of flight delays. He added that it was imperative to guarantee a high degree of airport security, with Spain on high alert in case of a terror attack. Initial reports suggested that waiting times at security checks were less than 30 minutes Monday morning, indicating that the govt was fulfilling its promise to provide up to 90% of the regular service during the strike. <br/>