Globetrotters’ demand to explore the world has increased exponentially after the post-pandemic release of lockdowns and travel restrictions. Summer season is a peak travel time and tourist footfall is surging all around the world, especially after the pandemic. With more and more travellers, it is evident that the rush is going to be epic with lots of chaos and noise. In between all of these, people are doing strikes in the United Kingdom for some time. These strikes are creating some challenges and issues for airports. There is a chance that some upcoming walkouts will affect London’s Heathrow Airport. If you have plans to fly here, read on for all the important details.
Here’s All You Need To Know About The Heathrow Airport Strike:
There have been some strikes in several airports in the United Kingdom. According to a report by Condé Nast Traveller, the dates of the strike at Heathrow Airport are from 25 May to 27 May 2023. This will come with a set of challenges for tourists planning to catch a flight from here or land here. If you are also travelling here on the above-mentioned dates, make sure to reach the airport within the mentioned timeline. Also, keep an eye on the official website of the airport to keep yourself updated.
It is always a wise idea to reach the airport early so that you get enough time on your hand in case you end up facing some problems. According to Heathrow Airport, reach the airport 2 hours before the scheduled time for a short-haul flight. Reach the airport 3 hours before taking off if you have a long-haul flight to catch.
Passengers Are Allowed To Carry All These Things During the Walkouts:
On 11 May, the official website stated that the flyers can bring just 2 carry-on baggage through security during these days. These carry-on baggage include the handbags and laptop bags of the passengers. And the allowance for check-in luggage is still the same.
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Keep a note of all these special points stated by the airport if you are planning to be here during the dates of the walkout.
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