Sumburgh, Benbecula and Barra airport staff to strike

Services have also been affected at other airports in the HIAL network

Nicola McAlley

Passengers at three island airports have been unable to fly today due to strike action.

Staff at Sumburgh, Benbecula and Barra airports have been taking part in industrial action and are set to walk out again on Thursday in a dispute over pay.

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