UK: Unionized airport ground staff plan strike at London Luton Airport, July 28-Aug. 2

Event

Unionized ground staff represented by the Unite labor union plan to strike at London Luton Airport (LTN) July 28-Aug. 2, to call for pay negotiations. The industrial action will affect the APCOA car park, valet parking, and airport bus services. Employees will strike 06:30 July 28-06:29 July 29, and again 06:30 Aug. 1-06:29 Aug. 2. Disruptions are likely throughout the period.

Unless averted, passenger arrivals at the airport, including car parking and bus transfers, are likely to be disrupted. Check-in and security procedures may also be impacted, causing longer wait times. Flight delays and cancelations are possible.

Advice

Confirm arrangements with travel operators if traveling via LTN during the strike period. Arrive at the airport early to mitigate the impact of the industrial action. Maintain flexible schedules to allow for possible delays.