Public sector strike could ‘paralyse’ Heathrow

A NATIONWIDE public sector strike in Britain next Wednesday threatens to paralyse operations at Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport.

BAA, the airport’s operator, said 12-hour delays for arriving passengers are likely because the November 30 strike will hit the British Border Agency’s ability to support normal operations.

Airlines were warned of “mass cancellations” of departing aircraft.