Heathrow Airport has written to airlines advising them that they expect significant delays of up to 12 hours in Wednesday’s Border Agency strike – the UK Border Agency (UKBA) expects to perform at less than 50% productivity.

The airport said that with extensive delays, passengers could not be safely accommodated in the terminals and would therefore need to remain on aircraft
Heathrow has requested that airlines reduce load factors by half on all incoming international flights to ensure passenger safety and comfort and reduce the risk of outbound flight cancellations.

Heathrow Airport plans for a normal flight schedule on Wednesday.

Border control will be affected from the evening of Tuesday 29 November until midnight on Wednesday 30 November – strike action start times will depend on shift patterns.

Tips to help avoid delays:

Use e-Passport gates where available
Have travel documents, including passports, ready
Fully complete landing cards
Stay in family groups