Thousands of holidaymakers face chaos at Gatwick airport over the August bank holiday weekend after staff voted to strike in a row over pay.

Baggage handlers and passenger assistance workers will walk out on eight days later this month, including four days over the long weekend.

The strikes will involve 230 workers from the Unite union working for baggage company Red Handling. Staff will down tools from August 18 for four days, and for a further four days from August 25.

Workers for Wilson James, who handle special assistance for passengers, will also halt work for a total of six days across August.