Strikes forecast

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*Strikes forecast*

Airport staff at *London Heathrow, Gatwick , and Manchester airports* 
have threatened to strike on *23 and 24 December*.

Impact and info

The strike will involve members of the Unite union, which employs 
check-in staff, and baggage and cargo handlers. Unless the walkout is 
averted, approximately 460 workers are expected to participate.

Travelers should arrive earlier at the airport and allow additional time 
for processing.

*Tap Air Portugal strike*

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Staff and crew from 12 unions working for Portuguese flagship carrier 
TAP Portugal announced plans to stage a four-day general strike, from 27 
to 30 December, to protest government plans to privatize the airline.

Unless averted, the *27-30 December* strike will cause significant 
flight disruptions across the carrier's network. Dozens of cancellations 
are likely on each strike day; the airline canceled 70 flights during 
previous one-day strikes in August and November. The strike could affect 
as many as 120,000 passengers. Union leaders could call off the work 
stoppages if negotiations are successful. Travelers should verify their 
itinerary and/or review their travels.

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