10 Dec 2024 | 03:57 PM UTC
UK: Airport fuel tanker personnel plan to strike at Edinburgh Airport Dec. 18-Jan 6
Unionized fuel tanker drivers plan to strike at Edinburgh Airport, UK, Dec. 18-Jan 6. Air travel, airport operations disruptions likely.
Unionized North Air fuel tanker drivers employed at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) plan to strike from 05:00 Dec. 18 to 04:59 Jan. 6. The purpose of the industrial action, led by the Unite union, is to demand improved salaries. Talks between the labor union and North Air management are likely to resume, and the strike would likely be canceled if the parties reach an agreement.
The strike will likely prompt flight delays and cancellations during the affected period and the hours after the end of the action. Striking workers may form pickets at the airport, possibly prompting delays during check-in and security clearance operations.
Reconfirm all flight reservations if traveling via EDI Dec. 18-Jan 6. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Consider arriving at the airport early to offset any check-in and security clearance delays.
