The government has warned people travelling this Christmas to expect disruption as airport staff walk out this week. The Public and Commercial Service (PCS) union has announced Civil Service industrial action that will impact border force services over the festive period.
Strikes will begin from tomorrow (Friday December 23) and will carry on through December 24, 25, and 26 (until about 7am). They'll start up again on December 28 and will continue through to December 29, 30 and 31.
Manchester Airport is among those affected by the industrial action, as well as Birmingham Airport, Cardiff Airport, Gatwick Airport, Glasgow Airport, Heathrow Airport – Terminals 2,3,4,5 and Port of Newhaven. The UK government has said it is making preparations ahead of the strikes, including training military personnel to step in and keep the border safe.
