In a separate bulletin on 6 November 2025, the London Daily reported that Heathrow security officers have scheduled an additional eight-day strike aimed at the period around King Charles III’s first official coronation anniversary celebrations in May 2026. The stoppages are planned for 4-6 May, 9-10 May and 25-27 May, overlapping expected spikes in inbound VIP and tourist traffic.
Unite says the dates were chosen to maximise leverage after what it calls management’s “failure to address poverty pay”. Heathrow denies the claim and accuses the union of “unnecessary brinkmanship” that risks damaging the UK’s global image during a symbolic national event.
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For mobility managers, the risk profile includes disrupted arrivals for overseas executives attending ceremonial events or board meetings, potentially lengthy security queues for connecting flights, and lost cargo-capacity for time-sensitive shipments. Travel buyers should build buffer days into itineraries, secure refundable hotel blocks and brief assignees on alternative rail links from European hubs.
Government ministers have not ruled out emergency regulations to mandate minimum service levels at key airports, but aviation lawyers caution that any legislation could face legal challenge under UK labour law and international conventions.
Unite says the dates were chosen to maximise leverage after what it calls management’s “failure to address poverty pay”. Heathrow denies the claim and accuses the union of “unnecessary brinkmanship” that risks damaging the UK’s global image during a symbolic national event.
For mobility managers, the risk profile includes disrupted arrivals for overseas executives attending ceremonial events or board meetings, potentially lengthy security queues for connecting flights, and lost cargo-capacity for time-sensitive shipments. Travel buyers should build buffer days into itineraries, secure refundable hotel blocks and brief assignees on alternative rail links from European hubs.
Government ministers have not ruled out emergency regulations to mandate minimum service levels at key airports, but aviation lawyers caution that any legislation could face legal challenge under UK labour law and international conventions.
