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BA flights hit by strike

Tens of thousands of air passengers were hit by travel chaos today when a lightning strike by baggage handlers grounded British Airways flights at Heathrow Airport.

Thu, 11 Aug, 2005 - 18:43

Tens of thousands of air passengers were hit by travel chaos today when a lightning strike by baggage handlers grounded British Airways flights at Heathrow Airport.

The workers walked out in support of fellow union members who were sacked yesterday by catering firm Gate Gourmet.

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