Eastbourne Airbourne 2022: How rail strikes will affect the show
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and live on Freeview channel 276
Planned industrial action this month will see more than 40,000 workers walk out, leaving four out of five train services cancelled.
Train staff have already walked out for multiple days in June and July.
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Hide AdThe strikes on August 18 and 20, organised by the RMT Union, will see staff members walk out in protest over wages, working conditions and job security.
Sadly this clashes with Airbourne, which is taking place August 18-21.
According to The Trainline, all UK train operators will be affected by the strikes on August 18 and 20 and some services will also be affected on the mornings of August 19 and 21.
Passengers can claim refunds for train tickets on August 18 and 20.
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Hide AdA spokesperson for Visit Eastbourne said last month they would be ‘monitoring the situation’ and putting plans in place to deal with more visitors coming by car rather than train.
Now with the airshow just a week away, Visit Eastbourne has revealed there will be additional car parking across the town for visitors attending.
A spokesperson for Visit Eastbourne said: “With additional car parking across the town for visitors attending, there is the option of premium seafront parking on King Edward’s Parade, Park & Walk at the Saffrons and a Park & Bus scheme operating from Five Acre Field by the Sovereign Centre. Park & View will also be available at Beachy Head for those viewing from the downland. Full details are available on the website.”