Gatwick warns of ‘significant’ strike disruption; advises passengers to rebook flights
27.11.11
Passengers arriving at Gatwick are likely to face ‘significant disruption’ when border control staff join strike action over pensions on Wednesday (November 30). Passengers are being advised to rebook their flights for alternative days and to contact their airline before travelling.
Hundreds of volunteers are being drafted in to help out during the ‘challenging’ day – though only immigration officers can man the border zone. Scott Stanley, Gatwick Airport’s Chief Operating Officer said: ‘We continue to work closely with the UK Border Agency and our airlines to ensure robust contingency measures are put in place to ensure disruption to passengers and airport operations is kept to a minimum. We would advise passengers to check with their airline to find out what plans and arrangements have been put in place.'
‘We recognise that this will be a challenging time for all airport passengers, and we would warn passengers to be prepared for the potential for significant disruption at the border zones on November 30. Unfortunately, airport staff cannot man the desks at the Border Zone but we will provide all necessary assistance to the Border Agency and we are determined to make sure that the needs and welfare of all our passengers will be met on the day. '
‘Hundreds of airport volunteers are planning to come in to provide the support and assistance needed on the day. All non essential work and meetings have been cancelled and all staff and managers will be out in the terminals providing information, refreshments and advice and to make passengers feel as comfortable as is practicable given the challenges we expect to face. We will keep our passengers informed of developments through a number of channels including the media, our website and Twitter.’
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