baggage handler strike

[m3sye]

Is this the strike still on at Manchester Airport on the 1st sept??? And if so will this ground the airport to a halt?

About to book a flight so deciding on the sunday or the Monday (ideally want to go Monday)



Thx

[m3sye]

Anyone? I cant seem to find a deffinate answer anywhere...

[planetdave]

I allegedly work @ Manchester airport.

If there is a strike then it will only affect the aircraft served by that company - and they will still fly a limited service because they make all non union staff in that company sort/load the baggage. Always fun to see the MD sweating.

Which airline are you attempting to fly with?

[edit]
I just looked it up - it's Swissport and they handle Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, KLM, Air France, Monarch and Cyprus Airways. And maybe a couple of others.

Even if you phone to ask they will still tell you to turn up - take supplies just in case you suffer a long wait.

Edited by planetdave on Friday 29th August 10:28

[m3sye]

Thomas cook is the airline

planetdave said:

I allegedly work @ Manchester airport.

If there is a strike then it will only affect the aircraft served by that company - and they will still fly a limited service because they make all non union staff in that company sort/load the baggage. Always fun to see the MD sweating.

Which airline are you attempting to fly with?

[edit]
I just looked it up - it's Swissport and they handle Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, KLM, Air France, Monarch and Cyprus Airways. And maybe a couple of others.

Even if you phone to ask they will still tell you to turn up - take supplies just in case you suffer a long wait.

Edited by planetdave on Friday 29th August 10:28

[m3sye]

??

[planetdave]

Keep yer hair on! I'm not at work you know

Oh dear oh dear oh dear.

Thomas Cook, eh?

Take butties - it's handled by Menzies and TC is a low priority to them. Some days none of their flights leave on time.

Have a nice holiday

[m3sye]

lol thx pal.... feel much better now