Heathrow Airport strikes to hit KM Malta flights

A series of strikes in May by staff at Heathrow Airport are set to affect many airlines and their operations, KM Malta included, Sky News reports.

The strikes, firefighters, airport security and passenger services, will take place on:

Tuesday 7 May

Wednesday 8 May

Thursday 9 May

Friday 10 May

Saturday 11 May

Sunday 12 May

Monday 13 May

The workers union, UNITE, says the strike is over pending job cuts, which the union claims would seriously affect the security and safety of operations at the airport.

Border Force officers are to strike on

Monday 29 April

Tuesday 30 April

Wednesday 1 May

Thursday 2 May.

They fear job losses in a new work roster system.