Loganair Pilot Strike Threatens Shetland's Lifeline Air Services
Pilots at Scottish airline Loganair are voting on potential strike action over a dispute regarding the company's rostering system. The ballot, conducted by the BALPA union, could lead to walkouts as early as next month. Any industrial action would directly threaten the "lifeline" air services connecting the Shetland Islands to mainland Scotland. These routes are essential for the community, providing crucial links for medical appointments, mail, and general travel. Loganair has acknowledged the possibility of disruption but states it has contingency plans in place.
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