TUI has issued a new holiday warning for Brits heading abroad this weekend.
Holidaymakers are being warned to allow extra time to get to the airport from today until Sunday.
This is because of the current train strikes across the UK, which took place tomorrow and will resume again tomorrow.
However, the strikes are also expected to cause disruption today and on Sunday due to the cancelled services.
TUI issued the new advice on their website, saying: "We’d like to remind customers of a planned national train strike on Thursday 18th August and Saturday 20th August which is likely to affect services into airports across the country throughout the day on Friday 19th August and Sunday 21st August.
"If you are heading on holiday on either of these days please plan ahead and make alternative plans to get to your departure airport if necessary.
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"We’d also recommend allowing extra time for your journey."
Brits will need to allow extra time as some of the reduced services are likely to be busy.
Holidaymakers should also look into booking a taxi or car parking at the airport if they are unable to travel by train.
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Heathrow and Gatwick have also issued an update for people heading on holiday this weekend, which is expected to be busy as the penultimate one of the summer break.
Gatwick Airport said: "On the strike days (August 18 and 20), a limited number of trains will run between Gatwick and London, and Gatwick and Brighton from 7am to 7pm only, with no service outside of these hours.
"We strongly advise passengers travelling to and from Gatwick Airport to use other transport options where possible and allow extra time to reach the airport."
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A Heathrow spokesperson echoed this, warning there will be reduced services.
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