Overview

• Unite has confirmed walkouts by ICTS baggage screeners at Gatwick from August 22 to 26 and again from August 29 to September 2.
• Around 100 staff are expected to participate, risking delays to all departing flights and potential hold-luggage backlogs during the late August holiday period.
• The union demands a £1-an-hour increase, citing figures published by Unite showing ICTS achieved a £170 million turnover and £6.1 million pre-tax profit in 2024.
• Gatwick Airport says this remains a dispute with a third-party supplier and that it is working with ICTS to limit any impact and maintain a normal summer flight schedule.
• Unite has warned the action could intensify if the dispute is not resolved and is urging ICTS to enter negotiations before the strike dates.