Ferry breakdowns prompt fresh calls for fair funding
Mounting calls are being made for the Scottish government to dig deep and help fund internal ferries.
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Bus 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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Ferry contract must pay heed to booming fishing industry, says Collins
Fishermen are demanding the “huge growth” in landings are considered when the Scottish government looks to the new lifeline ferry service.
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Scott blasts government over decision on ADS for businesses
MSP Tavish Scott has accused the Scottish government of attempting to bury “bad news” following the decision not to reinstate the air discount scheme for
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Sumburgh air traffic control could be replaced with ‘centralised surveillance’
A review has been announced which could see Sumburgh air traffic control operations replaced by a centrally-controlled system.
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Festive travellers offered chance to change flights after weather warning
Loganair flights will not be affected by strike action taking place at UK airports by baggage handlers employed by ground handling company Swissport.
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‘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.
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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…
READ FULL STORYLoganair 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.
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