British Airways have issued a statement as there are fears flights to Belfast City Airport could be impacted by striking staff at Heathrow. As ground staff at the London airport are heading towards industrial action, there are concerns this could have knock-on effects for Belfast flights.
Last week, 700 British Airways ground staff in terminals three and five at Heathrow airport voted for industrial action. They work landside (before the security search) at check-in, administering bookings, and checking documents - including Covid test and vaccination certificates - and walk the floor helping passengers.
Airside, they operate the boarding gates and provide support for travellers. Most are women, and they are represented by the GMB and Unite unions.
