Airport refuel staff go on strike

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Workers who refuel aircraft at Manchester Airport are striking in a row over pay.

About 29 members of the Unite union are involved in the stoppage, which began early on Monday.

The decision was taken after a meeting between the union and managers of ASIG, which provides refuelling services at the airport.

The airport says passengers should check in as normal and flights should operate as scheduled.

'No decent offer'

The strike is due to last until 1245 BST on Tuesday.

Unite regional officer Lawrence Chapple-Gill said ASIG had failed to make a "fair and decent offer to avoid any potential disruption during the peak August Bank holiday weekend".

Bosses at ASIG insisted there would be no disruption to passengers and said staff were fairly paid.

ASIG staff refuel about 70% of planes at Manchester airport.

Baggage handlers and cleaners at the airport had planned to strike over the bank holiday weekend, but reached an agreement last week.