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London Heathrow Airport News

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) staff have agreed on a series of strike days in December that is likely to
impact airfreight operations during the current peak season and run up to Christmas.

The dates currently planned are:
1st strike – 24 hours – Tuesday 1st December
2nd strike – 24 hours – Monday 14th December
3rd strike – 48 hours – Thursday 17th December through Friday 18th December

Goods will not be able to be transferred to and from aircraft during the industrial action. Airlines have
already been amending and bringing forward close off times for exports.

Should you have any doubts or questions please feel free to contact the CGATE Logistics UK team at any
time.