Summer Travel Disruption Looms as UK Airport Workers Threaten Strikes
Travelers face significant disruption this summer as workers at major UK airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, are balloting for strike action. At Heathrow, refuellers, firefighters, security staff, and engineers are considering walkouts over various disputes. Meanwhile, at Gatwick Airport, hundreds of GMB union members are also being balloted for potential strikes. These industrial actions threaten to cause widespread flight cancellations and delays during the peak summer holiday season.
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