Edinburgh, Glasgow Airport Strike Threat Looms

Around 600 ground services workers employed by Menzies Aviation at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports have rejected pay offers of 4% to 4.25%, leading union Unite to warn of potential summer strike action that could disrupt holiday travel. The workers, including dispatchers, allocators, airside agents, and controllers, are critical to the operations of major airlines. Union leaders argue the offers do not match rising living costs or reflect the company's strong profits, and both sides have stated they are willing to continue negotiations. The airports are experiencing high demand, with Edinburgh serving a record 15 million passengers last year and Glasgow handling about 800,000 passengers per month during peak summer. A similar pay dispute last year was resolved before any strike occurred, offering hope for a resolution. Menzies Aviation and airport authorities have not yet commented on the current dispute.