Loading...Thousands of travellers are likely to have their holidays ruined due to Heathrow Airport strikes. The strikes might lead to the cancellation of 172 flights causing real chaos.
About 91 airlines operate in other terminals. As for British Airways it will experience the most severe consequences.
The estimated number of passengers to suffer in case the continuation of strikes is approximately 88 000 ones.
It is advisable for passengers to mind long queues while planning their trips. It is necessary to arrive two hours before the take-off within United Kingdom and flights within Europe. As for the rest flights, passengers should arrive three hours earlier.
On Monday August 5 and Tuesday August 6 the strike will be joined by security, firefighters, drivers, engineers.
So, here are a few tips to follow. To find out whether your flight is cancelled, contact your airline. In case your flight is cancelled, you will be suggested alternative routes or a refund. If there are alternative options you will be provided with snacks and drinks appropriate for the delay.
If the delay takes really long you will be provided with the accommodation and transfer to it. In terms of a refund, you will get your money back within seven days.
As for compensations, as a rule companies do not provide them in case of strikes. As they are believed to be unforeseen circumstances.
