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Sumburgh Airport was evacuated yesterday after an electrical fire started.Highlands and Islands Airport Limited say the small fire was in a non-public area, which was quickly extinguished.The building was made safe, operations returned to normal and passengers were able to continue with thei... Read more...
Two politicians have made new calls for proposed "unfair and unwarranted" parking charges at Sumburgh Airport to be ditched. (more…) Read more...
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (Hial), is reporting a "significant increase" in revenue and passenger numbers for 2017/18 .The company, which is wholly owned by the Scottish ministers and is responsible for the management and operation of 11 airports, has boosted revenue to £24.9 millio... Read more...
The introduction of car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport has been deferred for over a month to allow a revised design programme to be completed.The decision was made by Highlands & Islands Airports Limited (Hial) after discussion with Shetland Islands Council to ensure all works were full... Read more...
Controversial car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport will not be introduced on Sunday, as originally planned by airport operator Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd. (more…) Read more...
An apparent softening of tone has emerged after crunch talks between council and airport representatives in the latest instalment of the Sumburgh Airport parking charges fiasco.Council leaders have met Hial staff to discuss the plans to roll out the £3 a day charge due to face motorists from th... Read more...
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (Hial) has announced new concessions and exemptions ahead of the introduction of car parking charges.The airport authority says it will work with the NHS to ensure patients can park for free when flying to and from appointments.HIAL says it will compl... Read more...
The row over plans to introduce £3 a day car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport reached the Scottish parliament yesterday.Shetland MSP Tavish Scott secured a members’ debate and put the case against parking fees before MSPs, including transport minister Humza Yousaf.Instead of the charge... Read more...
An event is underway in Inverness to highlight new air traffic control technology proposed by Highlands and Islands Airports.The two-day exhibition event is aimed at improving understanding and knowledge of the controversial system.Hial’s proposed £28 million investment is said to be nece... Read more...
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited is standing by its decision to introduce car parking charges at Sumburgh, following a meeting involving officials and politicians in Lerwick this afternoon.Hial's chairwoman Lorna Jack has insisted the charges must be rolled out from 1st July to help the ai... Read more...