Fuel tanker drivers working for North Air at Edinburgh Airport will strike for 19 days over Christmas and New Year due to a pay dispute.The Unite union says the walk-out will begin at 5am on Wednesday 18 December,

We remain open to discussion and are committed to working with all parties to minimise the impact of any strike action over the festive period.”

Edinburgh Airport Christmas flights threatened as strike announced over pay row - Fuel tanker drivers employed by North Air have announced a 19-day strike starting on December 18.

The Unite union says some long haul flights from Edinburgh could be disrupted unless North Air comes back with a better offer.

Passengers flying to and from Edinburgh Airport over the festive period face “widespread travel disruption”, union leaders claim, after air fuel tanker drivers announced strike action in a dispute over pay.

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