UK Airports Strike?
Dec 21st, 2007, 05:36 AM
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UK Airports Strike?
Workers at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted airports plan to stage three strikes in January: all day on January 7 and 14, followed by a 48 hour strike from 6:00 a.m. on January 17. Union workers include firefighters, maintenance workers, security, and clerical staff. The strike would also Southampton, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports.
Dec 21st, 2007, 09:09 AM
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If strike action goes ahead, you probably won't be flying out of Heathrow on 14th. Several other airports are also affected (the full report is in the Daily Telegraph which can be read on line). I think it would be a good idea to contact your airline to find out what is happening.
Dec 21st, 2007, 10:10 AM
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Well, I just spoke with a BA rep, and so far they can't tell me anything, not even what (might) happen if the airport does close including whether or not I might have to incur a fee to change the date (?)....Anyone else flying these dates into or out of these airports? Has anyone dealt with this type of thing before?
Dec 21st, 2007, 06:42 PM
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The airline won't tell you much at this stage as they will be hoping for a settlement before 7th Jan. If the strike action goes ahead, most if not all flights will be cancelled. Passengers would then be booked on the next available flight. It is possible that the airline would put you on a different route as not all airports are affected. At the moment, no strike action is planned for Manchester airport (my daughter is flying back from there on 6th Jan).
It will probably take at least a couple of days for things to get back to normal following strike action. Planes will be stuck abroad etc. In addition, as this is just after the New Year rush, most flights are pretty full.
As you aren't flying until 14th Jan, ther could well be a settlement before then. Watch and see what happens on 7th Jan.
It will probably take at least a couple of days for things to get back to normal following strike action. Planes will be stuck abroad etc. In addition, as this is just after the New Year rush, most flights are pretty full.
As you aren't flying until 14th Jan, ther could well be a settlement before then. Watch and see what happens on 7th Jan.
Dec 21st, 2007, 07:46 PM
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More good news....potential strikes at Virgin Atlantic Airlines. 48 hour strikes starting at 6am on Wednesday, January 9, and at 6am on Wednesday, January 16.
May your holidays be strike-free!
May your holidays be strike-free!
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