By: andrewm - 22nd June 2005 at 12:13
Might not get into Newcastle? Erm what is the deal with this strike as I am a bit confused. Who is striking? Is Aviance striking or do they do in house aircraft handling?
By: Britannia - 22nd June 2005 at 10:06
Good luck with your plans Andrew.
I depart Newcastle on the 2nd of July at 06:15, 15 minutes after the strike finishes. Only one problem though, the inbound flight from the night before might not get into Newcastle so I might have a long delay.
By: andrewm - 22nd June 2005 at 09:08
At Least i know someone who is orange and can get me booked onto a BFS flight via London at short notice for nothing :diablo: :diablo: Fingers crossed i wont need it mind!
Right so where is best to spot?
By: Arabella-Cox - 21st June 2005 at 22:31
Oh well, Good Luck mate!
By: David2386 - 21st June 2005 at 22:24
Erm it’s already been posted it’s a NCL based NG, if thats what your talking about Andrew.
Enjoy it. 🙂
By: andrewm - 21st June 2005 at 22:09
If i told you my reply to reading this thread id be banned from here! Mmm its BFS based (isnt it?) so im hoping minimal delays.
By: mmemovements - 21st June 2005 at 20:29
You might get to visit DurhamTeesValley instead if your flight gets diverted (which I’m hoping some do!)
Scott
By: GKirk - 21st June 2005 at 20:24
Unlucky for you Andrew 🙁
By: bmi-star - 21st June 2005 at 18:59
U Oh!
By: Britannia - 21st June 2005 at 18:23
BBC news
Airport workers set strike dates
Workers at Newcastle Airport are to strike during the summer.
Members of the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU) and Unison voted last week to strike after talks to resolve an ongoing pay dispute failed.On Tuesday it was announced there will be a 48-hour strike from 30 June, two one-day ones on 11 and 16 July and a further 48-hour strike on 23 July.
A spokeswoman for the Airport said attempts would be made to keep disruption for travellers to a minimum.
The action includes security staff, firefighters and airside workers.
TGWU organiser Graham Eastwood said: “The pay offer is unacceptable. This is the fastest growing regional airport in the country and the airport staff have helped to make it that way.
Skeleton service
“They deserve some recognition for their hard work and a pay deal which is no more than the rate of inflation is not enough.
“We have to take action in order to maximise the claim that our members are putting through.”
The Airport spokeswoman said: “We are reviewing contingency plans to minimise any disruption of services to the public and further statements will be made in due course. The airport continues to operate as normal.”
Chris Davies, the manager of Air Traffic Services said: “We do have contingency plans in place.
“There are over 300 staff on site so there are still about 120 staff who are not involved in this process. It is not a total walkout as such.”
By: Arabella-Cox - 20th June 2005 at 19:35
According to NCL webby, looks like it’s alright mate.
By: andrewm - 19th June 2005 at 21:47
strike :S i have to be back at my desk fro 6pm!! Tight already!! erm anyone know more details??
By: Arabella-Cox - 19th June 2005 at 21:33
Be warned, as there is a strike coming up, or already on at the minute, by ground staff, causing many flights to be delayed. Would love to meet, sadly I’m on study leave then, have a nice time though.
By: andrewm - 19th June 2005 at 18:08
this was pointed out before, but im ever the optimist and just lazy too. im going to take a spanner to the based 737s night before and hope for the best.
By: MontyP - 19th June 2005 at 18:00
It isnt, all BFS flights to/from NCL, operated using a NCL based 73G
Very true 🙂
By: GKirk - 19th June 2005 at 17:58
It isnt, all BFS flights to/from NCL, operated using a NCL based 73G
By: David2386 - 19th June 2005 at 17:24
I didn’t think BFS-NCL-BFS would be A319?
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