Aug 1, 2019, 2:54 am
Last edit by: corporate-wage-slave
This thread is about the now deferredindustrial action (strikes) by Heathrow Airport Limited staff. Click here for the official and detailed BA advice, particularly for departing and connecting passengers.
The strikes planned for Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 August have now both been cancelled and normal services can be expected, with the possible exception of some catering changes on shorthaul services. A revised pay offer is being put to the workforce and in the meantime strike action has been postponed.
This is a different and unrelated dispute to the possible BA strike (there is a separate thread for this). It only affects LHR but all airlines, all terminals
As things stand the next strike days are Friday 23 - Saturday 24 August, there may be further dates announced. The impact is on departing and connecting passengers, with restrictions on hand baggage (one small item only), no First Wing or Fast Track security, and changed catering arrangements on some shorter services. See links above for details, there are no changes noted for passengers arriving into Heathrow, other than the catering changes. On Sunday BA will announce any service changes, usually this comes around 17:00 hrs London time. BA is offering a Twilight Check-In service from 18:00 hrs the night before travel to allow passengers to get their bags into the system before the day of travel.
BA is allowing short haul bookings from LHR on 5-6 August to be rebooked to either LCY or LGW - or to other dates from Heathrow on or before 12 August so long as they avoid 5-6 August. This include redemptions. Tickets need to be booked on or before 31 July. It would appear that currently flights TO Heathrow are not in scope.
The strikes planned for Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 August have now both been cancelled and normal services can be expected, with the possible exception of some catering changes on shorthaul services. A revised pay offer is being put to the workforce and in the meantime strike action has been postponed.
This is a different and unrelated dispute to the possible BA strike (there is a separate thread for this). It only affects LHR but all airlines, all terminals
As things stand the next strike days are Friday 23 - Saturday 24 August, there may be further dates announced. The impact is on departing and connecting passengers, with restrictions on hand baggage (one small item only), no First Wing or Fast Track security, and changed catering arrangements on some shorter services. See links above for details, there are no changes noted for passengers arriving into Heathrow, other than the catering changes. On Sunday BA will announce any service changes, usually this comes around 17:00 hrs London time. BA is offering a Twilight Check-In service from 18:00 hrs the night before travel to allow passengers to get their bags into the system before the day of travel.
BA is allowing short haul bookings from LHR on 5-6 August to be rebooked to either LCY or LGW - or to other dates from Heathrow on or before 12 August so long as they avoid 5-6 August. This include redemptions. Tickets need to be booked on or before 31 July. It would appear that currently flights TO Heathrow are not in scope.
LHR strikes (HAL employees) - 23/24 Aug 2019 [called off for now]
Aug 2, 2019, 9:10 am
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I’ve just amended our meet & greet car parking booking to gives us an additional hour. £19 for the extra bloody hour! All the more galling as it is booked through Heathrow.com, which I assume has something to do with HAL. Grrrr.
ETA: just got off the phone to YouFirst. The line I was given is that the hand baggage restriction applies to all passengers irrespective of cabin. No offers to allow rebooking of LH flights. Lots of “the strike a couple of weeks ago was called off at the last minute and hopefully this one will be too” though.
Last edited by Greg66; Aug 2, 2019 at 9:26 am
Aug 2, 2019, 10:06 am
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I am flying LHR-MUC on Monday. The terrible part is that BA do not seem to have a cancellation policy. I would prefer switching to EZ from LGW but as present cannot refund my BA ticket.
I am in CE, will get no food and at the time we most need Fast Track or the First Wing they close them. This is not the service I purchased and I wish to cancel for a full refund.
I am in CE, will get no food and at the time we most need Fast Track or the First Wing they close them. This is not the service I purchased and I wish to cancel for a full refund.
Aug 2, 2019, 10:12 am
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This on email for 5th / 6th August.
The number of security lanes will be reduced. Fast Track and The First Wing will be closed. We expect that it will take longer than usual to pass through security, so please arrive in good time.
You’ll only be allowed to take one small personal item of hand baggage that can fit under the seat in front of you. Any additional items of hand baggage must be checked in.
The number of security lanes will be reduced. Fast Track and The First Wing will be closed. We expect that it will take longer than usual to pass through security, so please arrive in good time.
You’ll only be allowed to take one small personal item of hand baggage that can fit under the seat in front of you. Any additional items of hand baggage must be checked in.
Aug 2, 2019, 10:34 am
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Is the general consensus that this hand baggage restriction will only apply to outbound flights from LHR. So If you are flying to LHR then normal baggage allowances apply?
Aug 2, 2019, 10:38 am
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Aug 2, 2019, 11:44 am
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Aug 2, 2019, 11:49 am
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The Sun says (I won't go in how credible or not they are):
HEATHROW will be plunged into chaos next week as 172 flights have been cancelled over strikes affecting thousands of passengers
Due to the planned strikes, the airport has worked with airlines including BA to "proactively cancel" 172 flights out of the hub.
Due to the planned strikes, the airport has worked with airlines including BA to "proactively cancel" 172 flights out of the hub.
Aug 2, 2019, 11:52 am
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Aug 2, 2019, 11:57 am
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What happens if you are in Row 1 - how will it work and who will enforce it, when and where?
Aug 2, 2019, 12:00 pm
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Aug 2, 2019, 12:10 pm
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