Airport authority criticised over plans to introduce parking charges
Car parking charges will be introduced at Sumburgh Airport as part of a long-term programme of “sustainable improvement”.
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Baby Elsy battles through storm for first Christmas
A battling baby girl is looking forward to her first Christmas – but only after surviving a life-threatening condition which saw her take to the
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Air fares to increase from ‘unsustainable’ levels
The cost of flying to and from Sumburgh will increase in coming months, Loganair’s managing director has admitted. Jonathan Hinkles broke the news at a…
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BREAKING: Flybe have pulled out of Shetland route
Flybe have pulled out of the Sumburgh route effective from 8th January next year. The decision to pull out comes just weeks after Loganair managing…
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Loganair offers free travel adjustments
Loganair are offering customers the opportunity to adjust their travel plans without charge ahead of predicted adverse weather. Forecasts for Thursday afternoon suggest Storm Caroline…
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WATCH: Community hero Sharon flying high
There was a rather special arrival at Sumburgh Airport this morning when the “Sharon Deyell” jet aircraft touched down on the runway. Flybe has dedicated…
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Completely disregarded by VisitScotland (Kathy Greaves)
I learned recently of the plans to close the VisitScotland office at Sumburgh Airport, and was interested to read the article on the subject in…
READ FULL STORYBus driver hits out at airport parking
A bus driver has lashed out at “selfish” parking at the Sumburgh Airport – saying that bus drivers are being forced to carry out dangerous
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Fish exporters protest ferry fares; bus driver slams airport parking; hundreds enjoy hostel reunion
In The Shetland Times this week…
READ FULL STORYPilot error in Sumburgh plane incident
An error by a test pilot resulted in a plane leaving the runway at Sumburgh and ending up in the grass, a report has found….
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Airlines’ playground tactics (Angela Hunt)
Air travel from Shetland will remain a pleasant experience if staff on the rival airlines Loganair and Flybe are mindful of the need to be…
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Airlines’ battle continues as rivals go head-to-head
After weeks of build up, the battle of the airlines took to the skies today – as Flybe and Loganair go head-to-head for passengers from…
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Sumburgh Airport rated ‘good’ for passengers with disabilities
Sumburgh Airport has been praised for the quality of service it gives to disabled and mobility-restricted passengers.
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Carmichael warns centralising air traffic control would be ‘fraught with danger’
A warning has been made that a centralised air traffic control system mooted by the airport authority would be “fraught with danger”.
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