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Gatwick Airport strike over Summer holidays: disruptions “inevitable”.

An eight day strike action at Gatwick airport will see almost 1,000 workers walk out over pay. 1 As school holidays are in full swing, strike action at Gatwick will cause “inevitable” disruption according to Unite union. Almost 1,000 workers, including baggage handlers and ground staff, are due to walk out over pay. There will…

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Despite risk of disruptions, many travellers unlikely to have adequate insurance protection 

Despite risk of disruptions, many travellers unlikely to have adequate insurance protection 

Travel insurer battleface believes travellers have inadequate levels of insurance coverage in the face of likely airline and airport operational challenges and delays, plus the US hurricane season, this coming peak travel season in Europe and North America – and calls on travel agents and other intermediaries to ensure customers have appropriate cover this summer. …

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83% still plan to fly, even with travel disruptions

83% still plan to fly, even with travel disruptions

New data from travel technology company IBS Software reveals that despite more than two thirds (68%) of passengers being inconvenienced by disrupted journeys since COVID travel restrictions were lifted and 66% expecting more of the same during upcoming trips, most (83%) still plan on flying for a break in the next six months.  The research, which polled…

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These Are The Best Days Of The Week To Fly To Avoid Flight Disruptions

These Are The Best Days Of The Week To Fly To Avoid Flight Disruptions

Traveling this summer has been overrun with a whirlwind of flight delays and cancellations worldwide. Much of the chaos was brought on by overwhelming travel demand in the face of staffing shortages. Airlines have had to make do with the staff that they have, which often leads to delays, cancellations, and lost luggage. As the…

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