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Flight Diverted - Because Air Traffic Controller Went Home

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Transport and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin yesterday accused members of the Bahamas Air Traffic Controllers Union of “strong arming” aviation officials after an international flight to Grand Bahama was diverted to the Lynden Pindling International Airport amid disputes about overtime pay. (www.kathrynsreport.com) More...

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Highflyer1950
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It might be interesting to find out if Emergency and Customs services were still available after 10pm? If they were, treat the aerodrome as uncontrolled and go ahead and land. Surely the station Mgr. could have some sort of back up plan, unless the whole airport was completely closed after 10.
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