First February half term since travel restrictions were lifted faces strike hurdles

Holidaymakers are beginning to set off on the first February half term since Covid travel restrictions were lifted, but industrial action will affect many travellers heading into Europe

strike begins. Public and Commercial Services Union union members working for Border Force will walk out between 17-20 February at the ports of Dover, Calais, Coquelles and Dunkirk. The Home Office has advised passengers to “check with their travel provider and prepare for longer waits at passport control.”caused minimal disruption for passengers,

but Mark Serwotka, general secretary of the PCS union, has cautioned: “while the Government brought untrained military personnel in to replace our highly-skilled and experienced officers in airports over Christmas, they won’t be able to do that in France.” E-gates are also not available at French ports.

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