Around 1,000 Border Force staff are expected to take part in strike action across the UK
Scots who plan to fly abroad this Christmas have been warned that travel could be disrupted by Border Force strikes. Industrial action will take place from December 23 to Boxing Day, and then again from December 28 to New Year's Eve.
Border checks are not carried out for domestic flights, so Scots travelling elsewhere in the UK for Christmas are unlikely to be affected. However, those who are either travelling abroad or returning to the UK from a foreign country could face disruptions. "Airlines affected should work quickly to inform passengers of any potential changes to their booking because of strike action, and must not fail in their legal responsibility to offer travellers a refund or the option to be rebooked, including with other airlines if necessary."
Glasgow Airport has said that they are setting up contingencies - including extra staff - and do not expect a significant impact on operations.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Air passengers told to expect 'serious disruption'Staff at six airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, will stage walkouts from 23 December to Boxing Day and from 28 December to New Year's Eve.
Read more »
Air passengers told to expect 'serious disruption'Around 1,000 UK airport border staff will strike over the Christmas period.
Read more »
Drivers urged to plan ahead as snow and ice expected to hit ScotlandThe motoring experts at the RAC have issued a warning to drivers who will be using their cars during the colder winter months.
Read more »
'Arctic blast' to bring Scotland snow and iceThe Met Office has issued weather warnings for parts of Scotland for Wednesday and Thursday.
Read more »
Scotland loses UK climate change lead, advisers warnScotland's progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions has 'largely stalled' in recent years.
Read more »
The number of cases of Strep A in Scotland as NHS send out warning lettersNHS chiefs in Ayrshire have written to the parents of children in affected schools asking them to look out for signs of the potentially serious bacterial infection.
Read more »