Swissport ground handling staff based at Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester and Stansted airports have threatened to strike in a dispute over pay, which could see operations affected.
Of the Swissport staff represented by Unite union, 94% of those balloted voted in favour of a strike. The massive ‘yes’ vote has prompted Swissport to request an urgent meeting with Unite, which will take place on October 16.
Unite national officer, Oliver Richardson, says they hope a deal can be reached in the following days. A date for the strike has not been set.
Swissport's clients at the different airports include Ryanair, Virgin, Emirates, Virgin and British Airways.
TNW is monitoring the situation and will update the story.
