‘Substantial reduction’ in ferry fares promised by government official
Islanders can expect a “significant reduction” in a ferry fares in a forthcoming announcement, according to a senior Scottish government official.
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What would make you ditch the car and hop on a bike?
A survey is being launched to gather views on how the authorities should develop the transport network – and encourage people to leave the car…
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Campaigner dubs minister’s ferry pledge ‘offensive’
The Scottish government has been heavily criticised for its decision to freeze ferry fares after it stopped short of cutting the cost of travel by…
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We must demand parity (Ryan Thomson)
I am happy to learn that the new transport and islands minister Hamza Yousef has used his first statement since being appointed to the role…
READ FULL STORYWeather grounds inter-island flights
Inter-island flights from Tingwall airport have been grounded all day owing to ice and snow on the runway. The wintry conditions meant that Fair Isle…
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Departure at the top of Loganair
The chief executive of airline Loganair has announced that he will be stepping down in April.
READ FULL STORYThe false economy bug (Robert Birchall)
Regarding the Loganair fiasco: I am afraid that this is typical of the way business is conducted in the UK these days. The modern business…
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Loganair promises improvements as profits rise
Underfire airline Loganair has increased its profits by £1.4 million as figures reveal the number of passengers using its fleet is increasing.
READ FULL STORYMore travel disruption due to weather
Poor weather has brought travel disruption with flights and ferries facing cancellations or delays.
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Work on ferry contract ready to begin
Work is to begin this month on the first stages of the next North Boats ferry contract, due to come into force in 2018.
READ FULL STORYRegulator meets politicians over Loganair concerns
Northern Isles politicians have held a meeting with senior managers at the Civil Aviation Authority to press the need for clarity on safety measures.
READ FULL STORYLet’s have it explained (Leslie Lowes)
According to the current AA tables, the cost of driving a car, including fuel, tyres, maintenance and assuming an average 10,000 miles a year, is…
READ FULL STORYWar of words over ferry subsidies
The SNP candidate for Shetland at the Scottish parliamentary elections in May has accused MSP Tavish Scott of a “cheap smear”, by claiming the isles…
READ FULL STORYLoganair blasted for delays and lack of information
One in four flights to or from Shetland was delayed by more than 15 minutes this year, airline operators Loganair have admitted.
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