Fears for summer holidays as Brits warned of more Gatwick Airport strikes – exact dates revealed

BRITS have been issued an urgent UK holiday warning after a union warned of more Gatwick Airport strikes in a dispute over pay.

Unite union says there will be further strikes involving over 230 workers at the popular airport in an ongoing dispute over pay.

Holidaymakers heading abroad may face more summer chaos as the industrial action could last for eight days including the August bank holiday weekend.

Unite members working for ground handling company Red Handling will walk out for four days from August 18, and a further four days from August 25, which includes the bank holiday.

Members of the union employed by Wilson James, which operates Gatwick's passenger assistance contract, will walk out for three days from August 18, and a further three days from August 22.

Airlines such as Norwegian, Delta, TAP and Norse Atlantic are just some of those that could be affected, with more than 216 flights set to be disrupted.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "There is no way our members will accept a real terms pay cut and poverty pay.

“Unite’s complete focus on the jobs, pay and conditions of its members will mean that our members at Gatwick will receive the union’s unflinching support.”

A London Gatwick spokesperson told Sun Online Travel: “We are aware of the recent ballot results and encourage staff at Wilson James, Red Handling and their union to reach a resolution.

“We will support Wilson James, who hold the contract for providing assistance to passengers, in their contingency planning. 

"We will also support the airlines affected, who hold the contracts with Red Handling, with their contingency plans to ensure that as many flights as possible operate as scheduled.” 

The strike fears comes just days after industrial action was called off at Gatwick last week.

Gatwick Ground Services staff, contracted by British Airways, were set to walk out from August 3-8.

The GGS workers voted to accept an improved offer of 10.3 per cent, the Unite union said.

It's not the only airport that could be affected by strikes this summer.

Union members at Humberside Airport could also walk out due to a dispute over pay, with discussions taking place this week.

It comes after a popular airline in the UK confirmed they had to cancel a number of flights too.

Wizz Air has confirmed it has made adjustments to flights "on selected days between certain destinations".

The airline is yet to announce which flights have been impacted, but will be offering full refunds to affected passengers.

And back in July easyJet confirmed they would cancel 1,700 flights over the summer to prevent last-minute daily cancellations.