Passengers are being warned to expect delays at UK airports as Border Force staff walk out during the festive period. The Public and Commercial Service (PCS) union has announced Civil Service industrial action that will impact Border Force services over several dates in the coming weeks.
In the event that industrial action does take place, the government plans to deploy military personnel, civil servants and volunteers who are trained to support Border Force staff at airports and ports. Despite these plans, the government advises that travellers should still prepare for potential disruption.
Manchester Airport has issued a statement regarding the strike action, saying that it doesn’t “anticipate the need for cancellations” and that travellers should not need to change their plans. Read on for everything you need to know about the Border Force strikes and Manchester Airport’s statement in full.
