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Spain holidaymakers warned of huge strikes at 17 airports, lasting months

Brits planning a Spanish getaway have been urged to take note of new strikes due to hit airports at popular holiday locations, including Madrid, Barcelona, Tenerife and Lanzarote

Nottingham Post

Spain holiday warning as Brits face disruption due to strikes at 17 busy airports

The strikes by Swissport workers will affect airports including Madrid, Barcelona, Tenerife and Lanzarote - and are due to last for weeks

Chronicle Live

Spain holidays could be hit as 17 airports set to face months of strikes

Brits planning Spain holidays should take note of new strikes due to hit 17 airports including popular hotspots like Madrid, Barcelona, Tenerife and Lanzarote

Daily Mirror

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‘Lavatory waste comes on us’: New York airport workers protest unsanitary conditions

Swissport USA employees also allege ground services firm violates sick leave policy and retaliates against those who speak out

The Guardian - US

Dublin Airport jobs: Swissport hiring airside agents - and the wages are great

Applicants who already work at Dublin Airport with a valid ID may be fast tracked through the interviewing process

Dublin Live

Scots dad's first Christmas at home in 17 years almost ruined after baggage lost during 8000 mile trip

Simon Morris and his son Lachlan, who now live in Wellington, New Zealand, faced a mad dash to the shops to replace their warm clothing after their suitcases vanished en-route to Edinburgh.

Daily Record

Edinburgh dad in 11,000-mile Christmas trip only for bags and gifts to go missing

Packed with Christmas presents and all their warm clothes for the holiday in Scotland, Simon and his son were facing an awkward holidays - and had to head to the shops for replacement clothes.

Edinburgh Live

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Simon Calder explains what the Christmas travel warnings really mean for your getaway

The great festive getaway could be trickier this year

The Independent UK

Simon Calder explains what the Christmas travel warnings really mean for your getaway

The great festive getaway could be trickier this year

The Independent UK

Manchester Airport slams Swissport for long delays causing 'chaos' to passengers

One ECHO reader described it as 'absolutely horrendous'

Liverpool Echo

The Mancunian Way: The push for Martyn's Law

PM calls Figen Murray about progress on legislation PLUS Why we’re striking AND The school helping families in unfit housing

Manchester Evening News

Christmas travel chaos: All the train and flight problems to navigate this week

The great festive getaway could be trickier this year

The Independent UK

Manchester airport tells passengers to expect more baggage delays over Christmas

One traveller reported a seven-hour baggage reclaim wait on 18 December

The Independent UK

"It's an absolute joke": Manchester Airport chaos as passengers wait HOURS for bags - and car park fee rises

Manchester Airport released a statement, saying 'significant staffing challenges faced by Swissport' had been impacting those waiting for bags at arrivals

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Liverpool Echo

Manchester Airport warning as Swissport shortages cause 'delays' on 'busiest Christmas weekend'

The airport offered their 'sincere apologies' to passengers affected

Manchester Evening News

Manchester Airport warns of more baggage delays and says Swissport 'not able to provide adequate resources'

It comes days after passengers claimed they had to wait as many as six hours for their bags

Wales Online

Mum who had to wear 10-year-old daughter's clothes finally gets luggage back

Sian, 42, was left with no choice but to wear clothes for a 10-year-old girl when her bags went missing on a Jet2 flight. The bag has turned up five months later

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Airport passenger's missing luggage turns up on doorstep - five months on

Sian Armour was excited to start her fortnight-long family holiday in Dalaman, Turkey, in July of this year when her suitcase went missing - and she gave up hope of ever seeing it again.

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Manchester Evening News

Passengers faced with SIX HOUR wait for bags as cold snap hits Manchester Airport

Swissport has apologised for the disruption

Chicago Sun-Times

Air cargo workers at O’Hare strike for a day

The employees accuse Swissport International of perpetuating unsafe working conditions and threatening a pro-union worker.

ABC News

Baggage handlers filmed throwing Qantas luggage at Melbourne Airport sacked by Swissport

Cargo services provider Swissport says the former employees were "handling customer luggage in an unacceptable manner".

The Independent UK

Baggage handlers caught hurling luggage to the ground and laughing on video

The men will no longer work on Qantas flights following the incident, airline confirms

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2 Qantas Bag Handlers Stood Down After They Rock Bottomed Peoples’ Bags WWE-Style In Video

Keep calm and carry on.

The Guardian - AU

Baggage handlers filmed slamming luggage onto conveyor belt at Melbourne airport stood down

The three men are employees of Qantas subcontractor Swissport, which says it is conducting an ‘urgent investigation’ into the incident

ABC News

Baggage handlers filmed throwing Qantas luggage at airport stood down pending investigation

Baggage handlers who were filmed laughing and throwing luggage onto an airport conveyor belt are stood down by company Swissport for the "disrespectful behaviour".

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