Potential ATC disruption from April @ INV / Highlands & Islands
Mar 28, 2019, 9:49 am
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Hi! I wasn’t sure which sub to post this in, I was just curious because there’s been a lot on the media about the Highlands and Islands strike happening on the 26 April but a Air traffic control ‘Work to Rule’ from 1 April to August which they’re saying could possibly be more disruptive. I have a flight on the 18 April at 7:05 AM to LHR from INV - would this come under the work to Rule? I’ve been googling but I’m really not sure what this all means! I understand that they would probably not be doing any overtime, so my flight back may be disrupted. I was just checking to see if anyone has got any info 
thank you!
thank you!
Apr 9, 2019, 9:32 am
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Some good news, it seems the strike on 26 April has been suspended pending more talks, but the work to rule continues: https://www.prospect.org.uk/news/id/...ter-ACAS-talks
Apr 9, 2019, 11:24 am
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Apr 9, 2019, 1:57 pm
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Apr 9, 2019, 2:11 pm
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I was quite surprised by the Ł195-ish rate, and as @anniegray noted, other convenient options aren’t hugely cheaper. Not sure if there’s something going on that weekend to drive the prices up, or if that’s standard in summer
In the end we went for a small B&B about 10-15 min walk from the bus station, for just over Ł100. We’d rather use the extra money at our destination, and - as we plan to arrive mid-afternoon the previous day - also means we are more convenient for a nice meal and a bimble around the city.
Apr 9, 2019, 2:23 pm
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My perception is that there isn't enough hotel accommodation in the summer around Inverness when the tourists flood in from all over the planet. In winter on the other hand......
Apr 9, 2019, 2:38 pm
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Apr 11, 2019, 2:06 am
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Stay in Strathspey
Depending on your flight times - staying in places like Grantown or Aviemore (45 mins from INV) and getting bus/train may be a cheaper option. Aviemore has a proliferation of hotels and B&Bs and on a mainline rail line. It also has the long-distance buses stopping there which go on to Inverness Bus station where you pick up the airport bus). Grantown a bit quieter but plenty B&Bs and a few hotels and a bus service to Inverness (goes round the houses a wee bit).
I’m originally from the Grantown area so saving a bit of money by friend looking after car! I’ve got a hotel booked there which was Ł70.
I’m originally from the Grantown area so saving a bit of money by friend looking after car! I’ve got a hotel booked there which was Ł70.
May 10, 2019, 12:54 am
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Following the suspension of the strike planned for April, the Acas talks between HIAL and their ATC controllers have now broken down and a fresh strike has been announced for 23 May 2019
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla...lands-48214747
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla...lands-48214747