I disagree with the person from Manchester who says we are being selfish. I appreciate what they are saying but don't you think most people work long hours and with difficult people.I am due to go on holiday the day of the strike and feel so annoyed that the innocent people are going to suffer!!!!

L.Ainscow , Manchester,

once again the general public are to take the brunt. After 12 months of hard saving familys will be delayed and chaos caused. Its us that keep you in work remember so why ruin it for us.

karen wilson, liverpool, England

Ridiculous. They obviously don't care for their customers, if they did they would not stage a protest at such a time when so many are going on holiday. It's hard enough saving up so much money during the current economic climate to get away as it is, now theres another obstacle.

T Lay, Manchester, England

start new staff and keep the customers happy just for a change we have had enough bother with airports strikes never solve anything get back to work and do your job how would thay like there wedding plans canceled

joe bliss, leeds, yorkshire

Do a ronald and sack all those who refuse to negotiate an agreed agenda for settlement , on grounds dictated by the realities of costings and profitability.

Run the outfit as a private company has to be run to survive.

Ditch the Brit. trad model, and get real.

RON REECE, blackmore, uk

Unbelievable.. I've waited three years to take my family away, flying on 27th August and now we face disruptions, its an absolute disgrace.

S Johnson, Blackpool, UK

I think the above comments are selfish as they dont really know how hard staff work each day starting as early as 0300 in the morning and not getting a break till 4pm, I think they deserve to be treated better and have all rights to STRIKE they get up to passengers that have no manners or morals.

I, Manchester, lancs

all this serves to do is demonstrate the niave manner in which Unite has handled its wage increase negotiations, the whole country is affected by rising living costs - so what gives these individuals the right to affect long saved for holidays by their actions - completely despicable

S Turner, Crewe, England

can't believe there going to ruin our wedding plans on departure and arrrival, it's not on.

rob, hull, uk

Yet again, baggage handlers and check-in staff have little concern about their customers and intend to cause chaos at Manchester. If these people expect to get the public sympathy vote - I think not. Lets hope Manchester can cope with the chaos on this occasion.!!

D Jones, Sheffield, UK