Airport strike to go ahead
Airport security staff will stage a 48 hour strike next week after last minute talks aimed at averting a walk out broke down. The failure…
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Scottish government should help end airports dispute – Carmichael
Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate, Alistair Carmichael, has called on the Scottish Government to intervene in the HIAL-Prospect dispute which could lead to strike action at
READ FULL STORYAirport operator wants talks with union
Regional airport operator HIAL is urging trade union Prospect to resume talks to prevent a strike next week. On Friday the union said security workers…
READ FULL STORYAirport security staff back strike
Airport security staff are to strike at Sumburgh Airport, following a strong vote in favour of a walkout. Union Prospect said 87 per cent of…
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Ticking time bomb fears in this week’s Shetland Times
•In this week’s top story Shetland is sitting on a demographic time bomb. •Ocean Kinetics will modify a slipway at Sumburgh Airport to help in…
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Airport bosses plan for possible Easter holiday walkout
Back-up plans are in reserve at Sumburgh Airport ahead of possible strike action to help deal with a likely rush of passengers over the busy
READ FULL STORYMan arrested at airport with ‘offensive weapon’
A man has been arrested at Sumburgh Airport for trying to board a flight to Glasgow while allegedly carrying an offensive weapon.
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Work planned for road at Levenwick
Verge improvements, new signs and road markings will be introduced on the notorious stretch of road above Levenwick to help improve safety.
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Nightmare car trip (Sandy McMillan)
I drove to Sumburgh Airport from Lerwick last Wednesday morning, leaving the house at approximately 6.20am, with a passenger who was to catch the first
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Sumburgh Airport renewal plans revealed
Scotland’s new islands minister has insisted he will listen to local concerns when dealing with Shetland’s transport needs following a fleeting trip to the town…
READ FULL STORYBergen flights added to Sumburgh schedule
A new air service between Sumburgh and Bergen in Norway is due to begin later this month.
READ FULL STORYAirport security (James Sandison)
Having read about Alan Skinner’s recent experience with airport security at Sumburgh, I can only say that I echo his sentiments.
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More flights added to Loganair schedule
Loganair is increasing the number of flights from Sumburgh to Glasgow and Edinburgh as part of the airline’s 2014/15 winter schedule.
READ FULL STORYHelicopter lands at Sumburgh after emergency
A full emergency was declared at Sumburgh Airport this afternoon after a helicopter was forced to land.
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