Things have moved on since that time and the journey is now approx 10 mintues each way if the minibus system, provided by NATS, is to be used. Even with this 10 minutes at the start and end of each shift this equates to 6 days per year.
OK. This system appears to be virtually identical to that which I understand is in use at Gatwick. If it is deemed appropriate that Heathrow staff should be compensated for this time, why is it not appropriate for such compensation to be paid to Gatwick staff?
My personal view is that compensation ought not to be paid in either case, but I would like somebody to please justify how such an unequitable situation could be allowed to take place.