Heathrow faces ‘summer of turmoil’ as British Airways staff vote to strike

British Airways is facing the prospect of significant disruption at London Heathrow airport

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this summer after hundreds of check-in staff voted to strike in a row over pay.

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Both the Unite and GMB Unions said on Thursday

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The airline expects the strikes to affect about 700 staff

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roughly half BA’s check-in workforce at Heathrow.

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Unite said the strike would cause a “summer of turmoil” for the airline

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which has largely managed to avoid last-minute cancellations

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The unions are calling for BA to reinstate a 10 per cent pay cut brought in during the pandemic.

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The airline has offered a one-off 10 per cent pay award, rather than a full pay rise.

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