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Union extends threat to 'shut down' Leeds Bradford airport to October half-term

Airports
James Chapple
13 October 2026

The Unite union has threatened additional industrial action at Leeds Bradford airport, which would coincide with the October half-term getaway.

An aircraft takes off from Leeds Bradford airport
Leeds Bradford airport

LBA said it expected 'near-normal operations' during the strikes

More than 100 workers at LBA represented by the union will walk out this weekend (16-18 October) in a dispute over pay. They include air traffic control workers, customer experience staff, security staff and cleaners.