Australian travellers face more delays as airport baggage handlers threaten to strike

Workers from airport services provider Dnata head to Fair Work Commission to seek vote on strike over pay and conditions

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Australians flying internationally from east coast airports could see more delays as baggage handlers are threatening to go on strike due to proposed pay cuts and concerns about conditions.

Ground crew from the Emirates-owned group Dnata (the Dubai National Air Travel Agency) are taking their first step towards industrial action on Tuesday, applying to the Fair Work Commission to hold a vote on strike action.

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