Glasgow Airport Workers Announce 48-Hour Strike Over Pay

Approximately 100 workers at Glasgow Airport, including airside support officers, engineers, managers, and airport ambassadors, are set to strike for 48 hours from July 24 to July 26 due to a pay dispute. The workers, represented by Unite the Union, overwhelmingly rejected a 4% pay rise offered by the airport, deeming it insufficient given the rising cost of living and inflation, as well as the airport's profitability. Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham and union industrial officer Pat McIlvogue criticized the airport's management for being inflexible and accused them of escalating the dispute unnecessarily. Glasgow Airport's parent company, AGS Airports, expressed disappointment at the strike notice, stating their offer represents an above-inflation increase and highlighting that 80% of staff across AGS Airports had accepted similar pay deals. The strike is expected to cause significant disruption during a peak travel period coinciding with Scotland's Fair Fortnight and summer holidays, with airlines like easyJet, British Airways, and Ryanair potentially facing delays and cancellations. The airport has contingency plans in place to minimize disruption, but travelers are advised to check flight statuses and prepare for possible delays.