Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmelia NeathThursday 10 September 2026 12:04 BSTRelated: Flights grounded at UK airports including Heathrow due to air traffic control glitchMore than 220 assisted travel workers at Gatwick Airport are set to strike over a pay dispute.The industrial action, organised by trade union Unite, is scheduled to take place from 17 to 21 September and 23 to 26 September.Union members unanimously rejected a two-year offer from employer Wilson James that included a 3.4 per cent pay increase.Unite warned the walkout will inevitably cause disruption across the airport unless a significantly improved pay offer is presented.Gatwick Airport stated it is working with Wilson James to mitigate the impact and expects to operate a normal flight schedule.In fullAirline passengers could face more delays as Gatwick strikes planned next weekMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in