Passenger numbers at Sumburgh Airport rise rapidly
The number of passengers visiting Sumburgh Airport has risen by more than 10 per cent in the last year, Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (Hial)…
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Loganair to Heathrow plans take off
Loganair’s plans to move flights from Dundee to Heathrow have been approved by the UK department for transport. Earlier this week, the airline announced they…
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Loganair to resume Inverness flights – but only a week early
Loganair will only resume flights between Sumburgh and Inverness a week earlier than initially intended – despite strike action being called off. The airline had…
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Airport pay dispute over as members accept deal
Fire and security workers across Highlands and Islands Airport Limited (Hial) airports have accepted a new pay offer – ending the threat of future strikes….
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Further airport strikes confirmed
Trade union Prospect has confirmed fire and safety crews at Sumburgh Airport will strike on 8th and 9th March — meaning five days of strikes…
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Strike action begins at Sumburgh Airport
Fire and security workers have gone on strike at Sumburgh Airport today (Tuesday) — beginning three days of walkouts this week. Photographer Dave Donaldson was…
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Urgent NHS transfers to go ahead amid Hial walkout
NHS Shetland have confirmed emergency patient transfers will be taking place over the three days of strike action affecting island airports. Highlands and Islands Airports…
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Three straight days of strikes to hit Sumburgh airport
Sumburgh airport workers have announced further strikes this month as the row over pay continues.
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Sumburgh Airport to re-open after snow disruption
Sumburgh Airport is expected to re-open by 11.30am after snow caused disruption this morning (Monday). Flights to and from Shetland have been delayed by up…
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Sumburgh Airport reopens as thousands still without power
Sumburgh Airport has reopened after being closed early on Wednesday morning because of the snow. Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd. (Hial) said passengers should check…
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UPDATED: Sumburgh Airport reopens after communications issues
Sumburgh Airport has reopened for flights after its air traffic control systems were affected by the wintry weather earlier on Tuesday. Highlands and Islands Airports…
READ FULL STORYStrike dates confirmed for Hial staff
Dates have been confirmed for strike action at Sumburgh airport during the festive period. Union Unite confirmed that airport workers, such as those working in…
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Airport staff reject pay offer
Airport workers have moved closer to taking industrial action following the rejection of an “insulting” pay offer. The Unite union has today [Friday] notified Highlands…
READ FULL STORYMan admits threatening behaviour after refusing to leave airport
A 51-year-old man who shouted, swore and behaved aggressively after refusing to leave Sumburgh Airport will be sentenced next month. Harry Birch, of Sandyhills, Glasgow,…
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