Potential Strike at Edinburgh Airport Threatens Holiday Travel Disruptions

Tanker drivers supplying airline fuel may strike over pay disputes, potentially impacting domestic and international flights during peak festive season.

• Unite union members employed by North Air have overwhelmingly backed strike action after rejecting a 4.5% pay increase offer.
• The dispute stems from years of below-inflation pay increases despite North Air's significant profit growth in recent years.
• Routes that could be affected by the potential strike include United Airlines to New York, Emirates to Dubai, and Loganair’s domestic services.
• Unite has warned that strike dates will be announced soon unless North Air improves its pay offer.
• North Air reported a rise in pre-tax profits from £1.1 million in 2022 to £1.9 million in 2023, with turnover increasing by £33.2 million over the same period.

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