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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Daniel Orme

England fans face World Cup travel chaos as airport strikes planned in run-up to Qatar

England supporters could have their World Cup travel plans thrown into chaos with Heathrow Airport set to be at the centre of strike action over the next few weeks.

There remains just over a fortnight until the tournament gets underway with the final rounds of domestic league fixtures set to be played.

Fans will no doubt have had their travel and accommodation set in stone since the draw for Qatar was made but there now appears to be fresh doubt. The Unite union said 700 workers involved in ground handling, airside transport and cargo at Heathrow Airport will go on strike from the early hours of November 18, with the action lasting until November 21, in a dispute over pay.

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