Gatwick strike likely to disrupt flights over Easter

Red Handling workers will go on a strike at the London Gatwick airport from 18 to 22 April, expecting to cause major disruption, such as flight delays and cancellations in many airlines that work with Red Handling.

Gatwick airport strike: Red Handling workers announce a walkout 

More than 100 staff from Red Handling, which is an aviation handling agent at London Gatwick airport, are planning to have a four-day strike starting from Good Friday, April 18, to April 22. The Unite union stated there were “several issues” that caused the strike, including the unpaid pension. Airlines working with Red Handling, may face major disruptions, such as flight delay or flight cancellation, due to this strike.

Which airlines are affected by the Gatwick strike? 

The upcoming Red Handling strike at Gatwick Airport is expected to disrupt operations for several airlines that rely on the company’s services, including TAP Air Portugal, Norwegian, Delta Air Lines, and Air Peace. Passengers flying with these carriers are advised to check their flight status in advance and allow extra time when traveling through the airport.

Gatwick strike: can I claim compensation?

Good news! If the airline you are flying with is one of those that hires Red Handling, and your flight was cancelled or delayed due to the strike, the disruption is not considered an extraordinary circumstance but rather the airline's responsibility. Under EU261 and UK261, you could be eligible for compensation of up to £520 per passenger!

How do I know if my flight from Gatwick will be cancelled? 

To find out if your flight from Gatwick will be cancelled due to the strike, check the recently disrupted flight table below. If your flight is not listed there, don’t worry! Use our claim calculator to determine whether your flight is eligible for compensation.

What do I do if the Gatwick strike affects my flight?

If your flight is delayed by more than 3 hours or cancelled less than 14 days before the departure date due to the Gatwick strike, you still may be eligible for up to £520 compensation according to the British and EU regulations. Red Handling is an aviation handling agent contracted by the airlines; therefore, the flight disruption caused by the Red Handling workers' strike is eligible for compensation. You can claim now using Flight-Delayed.co.uk’s free and non-obligated claim calculator below.