Tottenham fans could be left hundreds of pounds out of pocket over Europa final carnage

Tottenham Hotspur fans making the trip to the final could be hit by travel turmoil due to airport strike action.

It could leaveandsupporters severely out of pocket due to the potential delays and cancellations that risk interrupting their plans.

The industrial action is expected to disrupt flights which will depart from Gatwick Airport on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the strikes coming at the same time as the fans' travel plans to Bilbao.

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Refuelling staff employed by Redline Oil Services Limited are striking following the breakdown of negotiations over new working conditions, reports .

While the possibility for delays or cancellations remains, EasyJet continues to offer flights from Gatwick to Bilbao at prices surpassing £900, but these may not be eligible for compensation as they fall under exceptional circumstances.

Unite members at Redline will be on strike from Friday, May 16 to May 20 and then from May 23 to May 27 after rejecting the company's latest pay proposal, with the budget airline being one of the firm's primary clients.

There's also a risk of further delays due to a backlog resulting from the strike action, adding to the financial burden already shouldered by fans who have spent thousands to attend the all-English Europa League final.

Supporters have invested heavily in flights, travel and accommodation for the Tottenham and Manchester United match, but now face potential travel chaos and additional financial strain due to the industrial action.

In related news, a planned strike by Red Handling workers at Gatwick Airport over delayed and missing pension payments has been deferred to allow members to vote on new working terms.

The planned strike by over 100 Unite members, who are employed in various roles such as baggage handling, check-in, and flight dispatching, has been suspended for the time being, reports .

Ben Davis, the regional officer, confirmed the pause in action: "Red Handling has returned to negotiations and made an improved offer and therefore Unite has suspended strike action to allow members to be balloted on the proposals."

EasyJet are believed to be prepared with contingency plans, feeling assured that their schedule will remain intact despite the potential industrial action.