Travellers have been warned to expect cancellations and delays around Christmas as strikes cause disruption at airports including Birmingham, Gatwick and Heathrow.
The Business Travel Association said the “entire travel support system will once more be plunged into dealing with cancellations and disruptions”.
Gatwick Airport said there will be additional staff around on strike days “to help with passenger welfare”. An airport spokesperson said: “We are working closely with airlines and Border Force on mitigation plans for potential strike action by Border Force officers and these plans will now be implemented for the notified days.
“We will be working with our airlines to provide passengers with as much advance notice of cancelled services as possible, so that people have the chance to rebook their travel around the strike days. “The decision of Border Force staff to take industrial action is disappointing and we urge Border Force, the Home Office, and all Government departments to get back around the table to resolve these strikes before they begin or put in place concrete and deliverable contingency measures to keep the border operating smoothly.
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