Airport closures not ruled out during Border Force strikes
On the eve of border force strikes, travellers were warned airports could close.
UK Border Force officers begin a strike on Friday, December 23.
Officials warned inbound travellers to ‘expect delays and disruption.’
“Passengers should be prepared for longer wait times and check with their travel agents.”
The UK government has brought in some troops to help manage border control functions.
During the border force strikes, there is a possibility airports could close.
Steve Dann, COO of Border Force would not rule out closures during the strikes.
It should keep ‘most if not all ports open.’
About 1,000 Border Force staff are expected to walk out from Friday.
Have your say Cancel reply
Subscribe/Login to Travel Mole Newsletter
Travel Mole Newsletter is a subscriber only travel trade news publication. If you are receiving this message, simply enter your email address to sign in or register if you are not. In order to display the B2B travel content that meets your business needs, we need to know who are and what are your business needs. ITR is free to our subscribers.

































Phocuswright reveals the world's largest travel markets in volume in 2025
Higher departure tax and visa cost, e-arrival card: Japan unleashes the fiscal weapon against tourists
Cyclone in Sri Lanka had limited effect on tourism in contrary to media reports
Singapore to forbid entry to undesirable travelers with new no-boarding directive
Euromonitor International unveils world’s top 100 city destinations for 2025