Passengers at Heathrow and Gatwick may soon face flights without onboard food or drinks as catering workers vote on strike action.

The workers are protesting the company’s proposed changes to terms and conditions without consultation.

Unite, the workers’ union, criticises dnata for pushing changes in rostering, variable working hours, annualised hours, and leave policies.

The ballot, which opened this week, will close on 5th December, with potential strikes timed around Christmas.