Heathrow Strike

Oh no, I'm so sorry, Emmye! It sounds like BA is being optimistic though. I did read this article - it sounds like they are all working to make sure that flights get through as scheduled. https://www.timeout.com/uk/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-upcoming-heathrow-airport-strikes-032823

Oh jeez, we leave for Greece tomorrow and connecting flight is Heathrow, of course. I’ve not gotten any notice from AA or BA yet. This will be bad under normal traffic conditions but with extra bodies coming in for the coronation….yikes!

This will be bad under normal traffic conditions but with extra bodies coming in for the coronation….yikes!

I'm sure the strikers planned it that way.

BA does seem optimistic and while I'm hopeful that everything will go smoothly, I also want to be prepared, especially since I'm traveling with my mom, who is an anxious traveler as it is.

Lyndash- I didn't even think of the extra people coming in for the coronation. Eek!

the strikes are at Heathrow Terminal 5 only. Is that your terminal?

Unfortunately it looks like we fly into terminal 3 but leave out of terminal 5 for Athens. We have a 3hr 20min layover so fingers crossed it will work.

Nigel- yes, we'll fly into and out of Terminal 5.

During the previous strike, by the same people, there was pretty much zero effect on passengers that travelled. The majority of what the strikers deal with is land based incoming cargo. Any passenger impact was mitigated by flight cancellations - so if your flight is going it is highly like there will be no difference to normal.

Mardee, makes sense. The strikers would be smart to get as much bang for their buck as possible. I mean, really get someone's attention.

We went through Heathrow Terminal 5 yesterday and noticed no difference.