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Customers undeterred by Border Force strikes, Advantage reports

Government
Will Payne
29 March 2023

Customers are not currently being put off of travelling by the upcoming Border Force strikes ahead of the May bank holiday, according to the Advantage Travel Partnership.

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Advantage chief Julia Lo Bue-Said said there would be operational benefits for the trade

Chief executive Julia Lo Bue-Said said the walkout – which will take place on Friday 28 April – was "disappointing" news for the travel industry.

"Fortunately, many of our travel agency partners are telling us that their customers are not currently being put off by the threat of strike action," she reassured.
 
"For anyone that is travelling during this period, whether it’s for business or leisure, we would strongly advise that they prepare as much as possible for longer wait times, use e-gates where possible and check airport and port websites before travelling to see if any strikes are likely to affect their journeys."