Wizz Air passengers at Luton Airport warned of disruption as ground handlers set for three day strike

Passengers flying with Wizz Air from Luton Airport have been warned of possible delays as ground handling workers announce three days of industrial action.

Union Unite says passengers flying with the airline ‘could face substantial delays and disruption’. Workers employed by GH London Ground Handling Services Ltd will take action following a collapse in industrial relations.

A Wizz Air spokesperson said: “We are in touch with Luton Airport and our ground handling partner and are doing everything within our control to limit disruptions for passengers. In case of any disruptions, we will reach out to any affected passengers who booked directly with the airline via email and SMS and let them know their options as soon as we have an update.”

GH London’s operations director, Gennaro Carcassa, said: “We are disappointed that Unite has chosen to subject passengers – including individuals and families hoping to get away on holiday - to potential delays and disruption. GH London has worked tirelessly with Unite to promote a great working environment for all staff, including by implementing a 19.4 per cent pay increase since late last year.

"We remain hopeful that these strikes can be averted and assure passengers that, in any event, contingency plans are being put in place to minimise any disruption.”

Unite claims that the dispute is a result of ongoing issues between GH London and a Unite representative. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “GH London’s conduct is appalling; workers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace and the company’s behaviour falls far below that standard.

“Unite always puts the jobs, pay and conditions of its members first and the workers at GH London will be receiving the union’s unflinching support.” The strikes will begin on Wednesday, August 30, with two further days of industrial action on September 6 and 13.