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British Airways have issued a statement as there are fears flights to Belfast City Airport could be impacted by striking staff at Heathrow. As ground staff at the London airport are heading towards industrial action, there are concerns this could have knock-on effects for Belfast flights.
Airside, they operate the boarding gates and provide support for travellers. Most are women, and they are represented by the GMB and Unite unions.British Airways operate up to four flights per day between London Heathrow and Belfast City Airport during the summer months. It's predicted that disruption at Heathrow would have knock-on effects to regional airports such as Belfast City.
A spokesperson for British Airways said: "We’re extremely disappointed with the result and that the unions have chosen to take this course of action. Despite the extremely challenging environment and losses of more than £4bn, we made an offer of a 10% payment which was accepted by the majority of other colleagues.
Strike action has been voted for due to staff's wages being cut by 10% as a result in a slump in aviation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. British Airways has offered a one-off payment of 10% this year, but workers want the cash restored into their basic pay.
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