London Gatwick – Shortage of Baggage Handlers

Travelers flying from Gatwick this weekend can expect chaotic scenes because Swissport, the baggage handling firm, does not have enough workers to load and unload planes. Ddifficulties at the airport could worsen over the next four months because airlines are locked in to contracts with Swissport. Airlines using Swissport at Gatwick for baggage handling services include British Airways, Virgin, Monarch, Thomas Cook, and Thomson.