Strike in Heathrow – Anger of passengers as airport "REFUSED to say which flights have been canceled", BA to be the hardest hit and 88,000 vacationers affected



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Pbadengers are now furious against Heathrow after the airport refused to say which flights were canceled due to planned strikes that will affect 88,000 travelers.

Thousands of Britons crossing the airport on Monday and Tuesday risk being stranded due to strikes involving more than 4,000 staff members.

    Heathrow expected to be heavily disrupted by strike Monday and Tuesday

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Heathrow expected to be heavily disrupted by strike Monday and TuesdayCredit: Alamy
    A pbadenger was furious with Heathrow today - brandishing the airport as

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A pbadenger was furious with Heathrow today – calling the airport "shameful"

Worried holidaymakers became more and more worried and begged Heathrow to tell them if their flight was one of the 172 that was likely to be canceled.

Pbadengers asked for a "complete list" of canceled flights, but their requests were heard because the airport refused to answer.

One pbadenger said, "It's a shame – you could not do much worse," while another added, "As usual information is scarce."

"IN THE DARK"

Mehmet Kadioglu is due to visit Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday, but said that he was "completely in the dark".

He said at the airport, "You obviously have not appreciated our frustration.

"We have holidays in danger and we are completely in the dark. You can not do worse.

"It's an absolute shame. Of course you have details about canceled flights, so why not inform the public? At least, tell us that.

Christine Reynolds added: "It is Heathrow's fault not to provide the list of canceled flights."

Andy Fleming asked at the airport: "Is there a list of flights canceled for Monday?"

It's an absolute shame. Of course you have details about canceled flights, so why not inform the public? At least tell us this

Furious pbadenger

Meanwhile, Shabbs Uddin asked, "When do we know which outgoing flights are canceled on Monday the 5th? As usual, the information is rare !!

Another pbadenger wrote, "Where can I see if the flight is canceled or delayed?"

Jeremy Brier wrote: "Is there a complete list of canceled flights on August 5th and 6th from anywhere at @HeathrowAirport @British_Airways."

The airport simply advised pbadengers to "contact your airline".

A spokesperson answered the pbadengers by writing: "Hello, thank you for contacting us.

"We recommend that you contact your airline, which will be able to provide you with the most up-to-date flight information. Thank you."

4000 workers on strike

91 airlines operate from Heathrow. British Airways, based in Heathrow, should be one of the most affected.

A two-day strike involving more than 4,000 security guards, firefighters, engineers, pbadenger services agents and pbadenger service drivers is scheduled to start at 12:01 pm on Monday and end at 11:59 pm on Tuesday.

They were planned as part of a series of salary retreats last month.

Unite said that about 88,000 pbadengers would be affected if industrial action continued.

British Airways' tight schedule was revealed behind the scenes – and the crew only has 20 minutes to prepare the cabin for take-off

Will I get my money back if my flight is canceled or delayed?

If your flight is canceled, you have the legal right to obtain a full refund within seven days or a replacement flight to your destination.

This applies regardless of why your flight was canceled or how long before you are told it will not fly.

If your flight is delayed for three hours or more and you fly to or from a European airport, or with an airline based in the European Union such as Ryanair or British Airways, you can claim compensation up to £ 250 (£ 229) return flights and £ 400 (£ 367) for medium-haul flights and £ 600 (£ 530) for long-haul flights.

But the airline may not pay if it is out of control, for example because of bad weather or strikes.

You can find out more here.

A spokesman for Heathrow said yesterday: "We are disappointed that Unite has rejected the latest offer of compensation and continues to seek agreement with ACAS.

"Unite continues its useless strike action on August 5 and 6 and we regret that it affects pbadengers looking to stay away for well-deserved breaks.

"We have activated emergency plans that will keep the airport open and secure for two days of strikes."

Sun Online has contacted Heathrow for comments.

    Vacationers were increasingly frustrated with the airport

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Vacationers were increasingly frustrated with the airport
    The pbadengers just wanted a list of canceled flights

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The pbadengers just wanted a list of canceled flights
    Others have accused the airport of being responsible for not publishing the canceled flights list.

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Others have accused the airport of being responsible for not publishing the canceled flights list.
    Heathrow workers will strike next week

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Heathrow workers will strike next weekCredit: PA: Press Association


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