Airports Strikes October 2026
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Friday 9th October 2026
Next strike: Friday 16th October 2026 (in 7 days)
Track industrial action across Airports services in the UK with our comprehensive strike calendar. Find out which services and regions are affected by strikes, including full date listings of all currently planned local and national action. Stay informed about disruptions to Airports services. Last updated: Friday 9 October 2026
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- 9th Oct 2026 Wilson James (UNITE) RESOLVED Heathrow Wilson James workers secure inflation busting pay rise after unionising – Unite
- 7th Oct 2026 LoganAir (UNITE) BALLOT Loganair cabin crew strike ballot in pay dispute – UNITE
- 7th Oct 2026 Leeds Bradford Airport (UNITE) STRIKE Leeds Bradford Airport shutdown as workers will strike – UNITE
- 6th Oct 2026 Wilson James (UNITE) RESOLVED Gatwick Airport strikes off as workers win improved pay deal – Unite
- 16th Sept 2026 ABM (UNITE) RESOLVED Glasgow Airport workers pay takes off with new pay deal – Unite
- 14th Sept 2026 Wilson James (UNITE) SUSPENDED Wilson James strike at Gatwick airport suspended over new offer – Unite
- 9th Sept 2026 Wilson James (UNITE) ANNOUNCED Gatwick flight delays as Wilson James workers strike over pay – Unite
- 27th Aug 2026 Norwich Airport Ltd (PROSPECT) ANNOUNCED Strike to go ahead as Norwich Airport fails to come up with sufficiently improved offer – Prospect
- 19th Aug 2026 Norwich Airport Ltd (PROSPECT) DISPUTE Prospect sets date for air traffic control strike at Norwich Airport – PROSPECT
- 10th Aug 2026 Norwich Airport Ltd (PROSPECT) DISPUTE Prospect air traffic controllers at Norwich Airport to take industrial action over pay and conditions – PROSPECT
Industrial Action by Union
| By Organisation | Strike Dates | Last Strike | Next Strike | Last Update | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Leeds Bradford Airport
UNITE |
3 Planned Dates 0 Previous Dates |
Friday 16th Oct 2026 | 7th Oct 2026 | View | |
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ABM
UNITE |
0 Previous Dates | 16th Sept 2026 | View | ||
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Baggage Handlers
UNITE |
0 Previous Dates | 22nd Dec 2022 | View | ||
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Birmingham Airport Security
UNITE |
0 Previous Dates | 28th Jul 2023 | View | ||
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Border Force
PCS |
25 Previous Dates | 1st Dec 2025 | 27th Nov 2025 | View | |
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Civil Aviation Authority
PCS |
11 Previous Dates | 18th Jun 2025 | 28th Jan 2025 | View | |
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Gatwick Airport
UNITE |
4 Previous Dates | 28th Aug 2023 | 8th Jul 2024 | View | |
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Gatwick Airport Agencies
UNITE |
0 Previous Dates | 2nd Aug 2023 | View | ||
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Heathrow Airport Ltd
UNITE |
5 Previous Dates | 13th May 2024 | 20th May 2024 | View | |
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Heathrow Security
UNITE |
18 Previous Dates | 27th May 2023 | 22nd Jun 2023 | View | |
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Highlands and Islands Airports
PROSPECT |
5 Previous Dates | 17th Mar 2023 | 21st Mar 2023 | View | |
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Highlands and Islands Airports
UNITE |
5 Previous Dates | 23rd Feb 2023 | 21st Mar 2023 | View | |
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ICTS
UNITE |
0 Previous Dates | 12th Jun 2026 | View | ||
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LoganAir
UNITE |
0 Previous Dates | 7th Oct 2026 | View | ||
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London Stansted Airport
UNITE |
0 Previous Dates | View | |||
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Luton Airport
UNITE |
6 Previous Dates | 23rd Sept 2023 | 22nd Dec 2025 | View | |
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Menzies Aviation (Birmingham Airport)
UNITE |
0 Previous Dates | 14th Aug 2023 | View | ||
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North Air
UNITE |
0 Previous Dates | 7th Jan 2025 | View | ||
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Norwich Airport Ltd
PROSPECT |
1 Previous Dates | 28th Aug 2026 | 27th Aug 2026 | View | |
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Red Handling
UNITE |
5 Previous Dates | 22nd May 2025 | 9th Apr 2025 | View | |
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SAS Crew Services
UNITE |
4 Previous Dates | 26th Dec 2025 | 15th Jan 2026 | View | |
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Swissport
UNITE |
0 Previous Dates | 13th Dec 2024 | View | ||
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Wilson James
UNITE |
4 Previous Dates | 30th Apr 2025 | 9th Oct 2026 | View |