🚨 Gatwick Alert: Up to 600,000 Passengers Could Face Delays! 🚨
If you’re flying through Gatwick Airport during the August Bank Holiday, be prepared for possible disruptions! Baggage screeners are set to strike from August 22-26 and again from August 29-September 2. The affected airlines include easyJet, British Airways, Vueling, TUI Airways, and Wizz Air.
Here’s the scoop:
✈️ Gatwick can handle up to 900 flights per day during peak times. Over the four-day holiday stretch, a whopping 3,200 to 3,600 flights might be affected!
👥 With an average of 165 passengers per flight, up to 150,000 travellers per day could face delays.
The baggage screeners, employed by ICTS, are amongst the lowest-paid workers at Gatwick. Union reps hope for a resolution, but be ready for potential airport chaos just in case.
Gatwick assures they’re working to avoid impacts, so fingers crossed for smooth sailing. Airlines owe you help during long delays too – think meals, drinks, and possibly hotel stays if your flight spills into the next day. Stay informed and safe travels! 🌍✈️
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