This content is not available in your region When are UK Border Force strikes? Full list of strike dates, affected airports and likely disruption -- [1200x675_cmsv2_d97901dd-32ff-5081-aae1-b975833f48ca-7156780.jpg] Members of the PCU union which represents Border Force staff will strike over the Christmas period. - Copyright REUTERS/Hannah Mckay UK Border Force staff are kicking off the second in a series of strikes at airports across the country. -- passport control workers, walk out from 28-31 December. The initial strike action - conducted by members of The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) union - began over the Christmas period from 23-26 December, but reportedly caused minimal disruption. -- * UK passport holders urgently warned to check expiry date before Christmas flights * Updated: All the travel strikes still set to go ahead across Europe in December and January When are UK Border Force officers on strike? The strikes coincide with the busiest travel days of the festive season. Top videos Officers went on strike all day on December 23, 24 and 25, and until 7am on December 26. The next strikes begin on December 28, running until 7am on the last day of the year, December 31. Union leaders have warned that further strike action is possible if the government fails to negotiate a pay deal. Advertisement -- if not all" ports open. Separate strike action has closed three small airports in Scotland - Barra, Benbecula amd Sumburgh airports. -- to invest in joint working,” an airport spokesperson said. Border Force strikes will affect Heathrow terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Will there be queues at Gatwick airport? Gatwick has said in a statement that it expects flights to operate as usual during the strikes. It is advising passengers to check the status of their flights and for those with a connection at the airport to allow extra time for their onward journey. -- At Manchester Airport, 200 new security staff are being recruited, but won't start work until April 2023. The airport has said it expects it will be necessary for airlines to cancel some services on strike days but it is working with them to ensure passengers are given as much notice as possible. Border force staff at the port of Newhaven, East Sussex were also included in the PCS announcement setting out locations of strikes. Will ferry ports be affected by strikes? Workers at British ports like Dover, Plymouth and Portsmouth have not -- they will be involved in the walkout. Eurostar staff were due to strike but that has now been called off while negotiations continue. * Rail revival: The best new European train journeys to take in 2023 -- between major European capitals How will travellers be impacted by the UK border force strikes? More than 10,000 flights carrying up to 2 million passengers are -- "While we are working closely with all UK ports and airports and have robust plans in place to minimise any delays if strike action goes ahead, passengers should be prepared for their plans to be severely disrupted," UK Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said in a statement. -- The government that it will be "travellers due to arrive in the UK" who should "expect delays and disruption over the strike action." However, during previous strikes there has been a knock-on effect for inbound travellers too as airports struggle to cope with passenger volumes. -- "We are doing everything we can to protect a full flight schedule on strike days," the airport said. Passengers have been advised to check their flight status before travelling. Passengers queue to check in, at Heathrow Airport in London. AP -- Manchester. CEO Steve Heapy said the airline "very much intends" to operate its full schedule of Christmas and new year flights - including the dates when strike action is taking place. "Our customers have worked hard to make precious holiday plans, -- A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said that the airline was aware of planned strike action and will "continue to work closely with government and industry to support contingency planning and minimise disruption." -- we’re focused on supporting their travel plans, keeping them updated on any potential disruption at the border." * Flight delayed or cancelled due to snow or strikes? Your compensation rights explained * Will UK rail strikes affect your Christmas travel plans? Here are the trains that are still running -- Steve Dann has insisted that safety and security at borders will be "non-negotiable" during strike action. However unions have warned that military personnel are not properly -- Why are border force officials striking? The strike is part of a larger coordinated action by thousands of civil servants. 100,000 PCS members in 214 government departments and other public bodies voted to take action -- inflation of 10.6 per cent. Mark Serwotka, the PCS general secretary, said that the strike would cause 'significant disruption' - but added that the cost of living crisis has left workers "desperate" with no choice but to strike. "We have no option but to take industrial action because our members -- he said. "The government can stop these strikes tomorrow if it puts money on the table." View on euronews -- world news UK grapples with more industrial action as postal workers strike Now playing Next