Highland airport staff among those walking out in strike action dispute involving Border Force and PCS Union
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STAFF at several Highland airports will strike during industrial action tomorrow, Highlands and Islands Airports (HIAL) has confirmed.
The company said that "a very small number of administration and flight information staff" will be taking part in the strike action by the PCS Union.
But HIAL stressed that it "does not anticipate" any disruption for passengers, despite its head office and four airports being affected.
The airports in question are Inverness, Barra, Kirkwall and Stornoway.
A HIAL spokesman said: "PCS Union has advised that a very small number of administration and flight information staff have been asked to take part in strike action on Wednesday.
"The action will commence at 12.01am and conclude at 11.59pm at HIAL’s head office in Inverness, and the following airports – Barra, Inverness, Kirkwall, Stornoway.
"These airports will remain open as normal, and we do not anticipate any disruption for passengers because of this action.
"This is part of a national strike organised by PCS Union which will affect UK-based Border Force staff.
"Border Force provide services for international flights at HIAL airports and have advised that robust plans have been put in place to minimise delays.
"However, they have advised passengers planning to travel on February 1 to be prepared for possible disruption and to plan ahead."
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