ARE AIRPORT STRIKES ON THE RISE?

In the Dec. 14 issue of eflyer, we told readers about recent airport strikes across the United States and the world and their effects on travelers and airlines. We asked: Have any airport strikes affected your own travels in the past? One reader shared:

In November I was flying back to the United States from London and went through

London’s Heathrow Airport. I flew with American Airlines, and my entire journey at Heathrow was relatively smooth … that is until I landed back in the United States and realized my bags had not made it on the plane.

Turns out there was a massive strike at Heathrow terminals 2, 3 and 4 while I was there, and I didn’t know about it. Apparently, hundreds of ground handlers went on strike, resulting in a massive backup of luggage. I eventually received my luggage two days later. Luckily,

I had nothing urgent I needed from these checked bags, but I’m sure other passengers did and found it difficult with this strike affecting the arrival of their luggage.

TILLIE HUGHES, VIA EMAIL