London Gatwick Airport: 1,000 workers to go on strike for eight days over summer holidays

London Gatwick Airport is set to be hit by eight days of strike action as nearly 1,000 workers are set to walk out over the summer holidays in a row over pay.

Those taking part are members of the Unite union, which has warned that disruption, delays and cancellations are "inevitable".

The strikes will take place across two weekends in July and to start August. Four days of walkouts are scheduled between Friday, 28 July and Tuesday, 1 August, then additional industrial action from Friday, 4 August to Tuesday, 8 August .

Airlines affected by the strikes include British Airways, Easyjet, Ryanair, Westjet, Tui and Wizz, the Unite union has confirmed.

A Gatwick spokesperson said in a statement: "We are aware of the recent ballot result and will support our airlines with their contingency plans to ensure that flights operate as scheduled.”

Unite explained that its members are earning £12 per hour "despite undertaking highly demanding and safety critical roles."