Strike Action at Gatwick Airport - UK

From 16 to 20 May, Redline Oil Services Ltd refuellers affiliated with the Unite Union will hold strike action at Gatwick Airport to demand better salaries. The workers will also strike from 23 to 27 May.

On 18, 25 May and 1 June, Red Handling baggage handlers, check-in staff and flight dispatchers will hold strike action at Gatwick Airport over pension-related issues.

Severe flight disruption is possible.

On 16 May, Red Handling workers called off all planned strike action at Gatwick Airport pending a vote on new working terms. Strike action by Redline Oil Services Ltd refuellers will continue as planned.

Advice

Unless averted by negotiations, expect and prepare for delays. Travellers should contact their travel agent/airline to determine if their travel plans are impacted. Allow extra time at the airport to get through security and check baggage.