Aug 1, 2019, 2:54 am
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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]
Jul 24, 2019, 3:57 am
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In a (perhaps futile) to keep this topic separate from the possible BA pilots' strike, I thought I would give it a nudge.
First HAL strike due to hit in 38 hours (ish). Aside from the bland assurance of robust contingency plans to keep LHR open, has anyone heard or read any hard reliable data on how this (seemingly fantastic) objective is going to be achieved?
First HAL strike due to hit in 38 hours (ish). Aside from the bland assurance of robust contingency plans to keep LHR open, has anyone heard or read any hard reliable data on how this (seemingly fantastic) objective is going to be achieved?
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Jul 24, 2019, 4:01 am
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In a (perhaps futile) to keep this topic separate from the possible BA pilots' strike, I thought I would give it a nudge.
First HAL strike due to hit in 38 hours (ish). Aside from the bland assurance of robust contingency plans to keep LHR open, has anyone heard or read any hard reliable data on how this (seemingly fantastic) objective is going to be achieved?
First HAL strike due to hit in 38 hours (ish). Aside from the bland assurance of robust contingency plans to keep LHR open, has anyone heard or read any hard reliable data on how this (seemingly fantastic) objective is going to be achieved?
Jul 24, 2019, 4:05 am
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Good point. There has been an internal discussion about this within the Moderators and Ambassadors, so we will create a separate thread for the Friday / Saturday planned strike by HAL staff to give advice and tips to those travelling. At the moment a full schedule of BA flights is planned.
Jul 24, 2019, 4:15 am
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Jul 24, 2019, 4:25 am
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There is no fire service strike this Friday. They have given notice that they would join the strike action already announced for August 5-6 and August 23-24.
Jul 24, 2019, 4:51 am
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Yup, Unite have issued a statement saying the strikes for this weekend have been suspended.
https://unitetheunion.org/news-event...new-pay-offer/
https://unitetheunion.org/news-event...new-pay-offer/
Jul 24, 2019, 10:27 am
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Wonder what this means for the 5th & 6th - unavoidably flying LHR to JFK that day and imagine if the Fire staff join in that will grind things to a halt pretty quickly!
Jul 24, 2019, 10:37 am
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Strike dates: 26 July, 27 July, 5 August, 6 August, 23 August and 24 August.
I can (obviously!) read the categories of striking workers, but I have no idea (for example) how many LHR customer service employees who might be striking do things that actually affect passengers. Are they sales staff in the shops? Or are they lounge staff? Or check in staff (who I thought we’re employed by the airlines)?
Anyway, sounds like it’s a first so a bit of a learning experience for everyone. What japes!
I can (obviously!) read the categories of striking workers, but I have no idea (for example) how many LHR customer service employees who might be striking do things that actually affect passengers. Are they sales staff in the shops? Or are they lounge staff? Or check in staff (who I thought we’re employed by the airlines)?
Anyway, sounds like it’s a first so a bit of a learning experience for everyone. What japes!
Jul 24, 2019, 10:42 am
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Has anyone else been able to successfully reschedule their BA flights? I called the YouFirst line yesterday as I have a flight arriving into LHR on July 26 and departing Aug 6, but BA indicated they had no policy so far and wouldn't change my flights without being subject to change fee / fare difference.
Jul 24, 2019, 10:46 am
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