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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Brits brace for summer holiday chaos as major UK airports threaten strike action
UK holidaymakers could experience serious travel disruption over the busy summer holiday period, as workers in two major airports could ballot over strike action against their employer Brits could face serious travel disruption over the summer holidays, as workers at two major UK airports threaten strike action. Unite the Union has revealed that staff at Edinburgh and Glasgow Airport have overwhelmingly rejected 'unacceptable' pay offers from their employer, Menzies Aviation. An overwhelming 97 per cent of around 300 workers at Glasgow Airport and 100 per cent of some 300 workers at Edinburgh Airport voted against the proposed deals. The union has since warned that unless Menzies Aviation presents an improved offer, it will be forced to ballot members for strike action, potentially causing summer travel chaos. "Summer strike action looms over Edinburgh and Glasgow airports because the pay offers on the table from Menzies Aviation aren't good enough," Unite industrial officer Carrie Binnie said. "Menzies Aviation has the ability to improve its offers and they can easily resolve this pay dispute without any disruption to the travelling public. If the company fail to table a better offer to our members, Unite will have no option but to ballot our members for strikes over the summer holidays." Glasgow rejected a 4.25 per cent pay increase, while Edinburgh rejected a four per cent increase. The union emphasised that the ground crew workers, including dispatchers, allocators, airside agents, and controllers, all play a vital role in supporting major airlines. The threat of industrial action follows similar tensions last year. However, these strikes were called off when workers accepted a new and improved pay deal in July, 2024. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham added: "Unite's Menzies members have emphatically rejected unacceptable pay offers. The Menzies group is posting sky-high profits and our members who contribute towards this success deserve far better from the company." Last year, Edinburgh Airport handled a record-breaking 15.78 million passengers, a 10 per cent increase compared to the year before. Despite only having one runway and one terminal, 37 airlines operate from the hub - travelling to 155 different destinations. Glasgow Airport is much smaller, and only welcomed 7.5 million passengers last year. Still, it was a 13 per cent increase from the previous year - and outranks Aberdeen (2.2 million) and Inverness (801,000) combined. According to reports, the hub flies to 27 different countries and offers 185 routes. If your flight has been cancelled delayed in the last six year, or five in Scotland, you could still be eligible for compensation. You can find out more here.
STV News
6 days ago
- Business
- STV News
Holidaymakers warned as strikes loom at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports
Scots holidaymakers are being warned that strike action during the summer holidays is looming at two major airports in a dispute over pay. Unite the union said ground services crew employed by Menzies Aviation at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports have overwhelmingly rejected 'unacceptable' separate pay offers from the company. It warned unless Menzies Aviation tables a better offer it will have no option but to ballot members for strike action. Menzies Aviation said it hopes to 'reach an agreement which is workable for both the business and our employees at both Edinburgh and Glasgow'. Unite said around 300 Menzies Aviation workers, 97% of those balloted, rejected a basic uplift offer worth around 4.25% at Glasgow Airport. At Edinburgh Airport, 100% of some 300 workers balloted rejected an offer worth around 4%. Unite industrial officer Carrie Binnie said: 'Summer strike action looms over Edinburgh and Glasgow airports because the pay offers on the table from Menzies Aviation aren't good enough. 'Menzies Aviation has the ability to improve its offers and they can easily resolve this pay dispute without any disruption to the travelling public. 'If the company fail to table a better offer to our members, Unite will have no option but to ballot our members for strikes over the summer holidays.' The union said the ground crew workers – who include dispatchers, allocators, airside agents and controllers – provide essential support for a host of major airlines. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: 'Unite's Menzies members have emphatically rejected unacceptable pay offers. 'The Menzies group is posting sky-high profits and our members who contribute towards this success deserve far better from the company.' Phil Lloyd, senior vice-president UK for Menzies Aviation, said: 'Following the rejection of recent pay award proposals, we remain committed to seeking a resolution. 'We have invited Unite to return to the table to continue discussions this week and hope to reach an agreement which is workable for both the business and our employees at both Edinburgh and Glasgow. 'We will continue to work to pursue an agreeable solution to protect services for our airline and airport partners and their customers.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Urgent summer holiday warning as Glasgow & Edinburgh Airport staff threaten strikes
Read on to discover if it will affect your upcoming trip Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STRIKE action during the summer holidays is looming at two Scottish airports in a dispute over pay, a union has warned. Unite the Union said ground services crew employed by Menzies Aviation at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports have overwhelmingly rejected "unacceptable" separate pay offers from the company. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Edinburgh Airport staff have threatened strikes this summer Credit: Andrew Barr It warned unless Menzies Aviation tables a better offer it will have no option but to ballot members for strike action. Unite said around 300 Menzies Aviation workers, 97 per cent of those balloted, rejected a basic uplift offer worth around 4.25per cent at Glasgow Airport while at Edinburgh Airport 100 per cent of some 300 workers balloted rejected an offer worth around 4 per cent. Unite industrial officer Carrie Binnie said: "Summer strike action looms over Edinburgh and Glasgow airports because the pay offers on the table from Menzies Aviation aren't good enough. "Menzies Aviation has the ability to improve its offers and they can easily resolve this pay dispute without any disruption to the travelling public. "If the company fail to table a better offer to our members, Unite will have no option but to ballot our members for strikes over the summer holidays." The union said the ground crew workers - who include dispatchers, allocators, airside agents and controllers - provide essential support for a host of major airlines. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "Unite's Menzies members have emphatically rejected unacceptable pay offers. "The Menzies group is posting sky-high profits and our members who contribute towards this success deserve far better from the company." Menzies Aviation has been asked for comment. Elsewhere Brits are being warned of a scam spreading across some of the UK's biggest airports. Moment Brit woman is dragged off Ryanair flight & thrown to floor after 'assaulting passengers and making bomb threat' Passengers at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton, have been warned by police of the new scam after several passengers have already been targeted. Tourists are been approached shortly after landing typically at the arrivals hall - by individuals posing as official airport staff or prebooked drivers. The scammers are often noted wearing smart clothing, carrying clipboards or signs and sometimes present fake ID. They then claim that the tourist's scheduled hotel pick-up or transport has been cancelled, changed, or upgraded.
Sky News
6 days ago
- Business
- Sky News
Union warns summer holiday strike action looms at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports
Strike action during the summer holidays is looming over Scotland's two largest airports amid a row over pay, a union has warned. Unite said ground services crew employed by Menzies Aviation at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports have overwhelmingly rejected "unacceptable" separate pay offers from the company. The union warned that unless a better offer is tabled, it will have no option but to ballot members for industrial action. Unite said around 300 Menzies Aviation workers, 97% of those balloted, rejected a basic uplift offer worth around 4.25% at Glasgow Airport, while at Edinburgh Airport, 100% of some 300 workers balloted rejected an offer worth around 4%. Unite industrial officer Carrie Binnie said: "Summer strike action looms over Edinburgh and Glasgow airports because the pay offers on the table from Menzies Aviation aren't good enough. "Menzies Aviation has the ability to improve its offers and they can easily resolve this pay dispute without any disruption to the travelling public. "If the company fail to table a better offer to our members, Unite will have no option but to ballot our members for strikes over the summer holidays." The union said the workers - which includes dispatchers, allocators, airside agents and controllers - provide essential support for a host of major airlines. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "Unite's Menzies members have emphatically rejected unacceptable pay offers. "The Menzies group is posting sky-high profits and our members who contribute towards this success deserve far better from the company."
BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Summer strike threat at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports over pay
Strike action could hit Scotland's largest airports over the summer after hundreds of ground services crew rejected pay union Unite said about 300 workers at Glasgow and a similar number at Edinburgh had turned down two separate offers from their employer Menzies staff include dispatchers, allocators and airside warned it could ballot for strike action over the summer holiday period unless better offers were tabled. Menzies Aviation has been approached for and Edinburgh airports said they would not comment on the dispute. Unite said its Glasgow members had rejected a basic uplift worth about 4.25%, while Edinburgh staff had turned down a deal worth about 4%.Industrial officer Carrie Binnie said: "Summer strike action looms over Edinburgh and Glasgow airports because the pay offers on the table from Menzies Aviation aren't good enough.""Menzies Aviation has the ability to improve its offers and they can easily resolve this pay dispute without any disruption to the travelling public. "If the company fail to table a better offer to our members, Unite will have no option but to ballot our members for strikes over the summer holidays."Edinburgh had a record 15 million passengers last year, and announced a number of new routes for this figures show it had about 800,000 passengers in each of the months of June, July and August last year.
