Heathrow’s first strike dates called off, Edinburgh strike off
There is finally some good news for those that were worried about the numerous strikes that have been threatened or planned.
The first summer strikes at Heathrow Airport, involving over 2,000 security officers, have been postponed following Heathrow Airports Ltd (HAL) making an improved pay offer.
The strikes over pay were due to have resulted in security officers at Terminal Three and Five, as well as campus security workers (who check all workers and vehicles entering the airport), walking out on Saturday 24 June and Sunday 25 June.
Following extensive talks with the workers’ union Unite last week, an improved pay offer was made by HAL and, “as a gesture of goodwill by the union”, the initial strikes were called off.
Unite regional co-ordinating officer Wayne King said: “Following extensive negotiations last week a new offer was put forward by HAL. Members will now be balloted on the latest offer and they will decide whether or not it meets their expectations.”
If the latest offer is rejected, then the remaining 29 days of strike action spread across the summer, beginning before the end of this month, will go ahead as planned.
Edinburgh airport workers had also voted for strike action but now 96% of the vote for the new 12% pay increase was in favour of acceptance. The deal also offers a one-off cash payment of £1,000.
New British Airways Euroflyer Gatwick route
BA Euroflyer, the wholly owned Gatwick-based subsidiary of British Airways, has added Fuerteventura to its route map.
Launching on 2 November 2023, Fuerteventura will join Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria as the fourth Canary Island served by the short-haul airline. This will also get you 160 tier points return in Club Europe.
Flights will operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays during the winter season on a mix of A320 and A321 aircraft. A third flight will be introduced on Wednesdays from 28 February 2024.
Fuerteventura is the second largest Canary Island, known for its beautiful beaches, rugged coastline, and vast natural landscapes. It is a popular year-round destination for water sport enthusiasts, with conditions lending themselves to activities including surfing, sailing, and windsurfing.
Return flights will be available from £129. Those booking a Euro Traveller (economy) flight-only ticket before 18 June 2023 will get more than 10% off their fare, with early bird flights available from £114. Customers who wish to use their Avios can purchase flight-only tickets from just £1 + 27,500 Avios.
British Airways Holidays customers can choose from a wide range of hotels, with seven-night flight and hotel packages available from £349 per person. Pay with Avios options start at £1 + 79,500 per person for seven-night holiday packages, with deposits from less than 11,000 Avios per person, based on two people sharing. If you are looking for a 5* hotel but don’t mind travelling economy, there is a decent deal for seven nights, at the 5* Elba Palace Golf & Vital Hotel from £699pp travelling on selected dates in November 2023. This includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 23kg luggage allowance and accommodation with breakfast.
Fuerteventura is the seventh new service to be added to BA Euroflyer’s route network this year. The airline recently announced new summer flights to Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos and Salzburg in addition to new winter services to Sharm El Sheikh and Innsbruck.
You can find the cheapest dates to fly with BA on this route using their low fare finder here.
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Interested to know whether anyone has flown CE to Montpellier on the new route. We’ve booked to go. It was initially BA then moved to Euroflyer, then 2 days later another email said it was Avion. Not quite sure what to expect.
When are BA going to realise that it is difficult for people in Scotland to take advantage of Gatwick flights and restart edi or Gla flights to Gatwick.
There is a daily morning flight from Glasgow to gatwick currently running each day that gets into gatwick just before 9.
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