iStockA planned strike over the festive period by fuel tanker drivers at Edinburgh Airport has been called off.
The workers employed by North Air, which supplies fuel to airlines operating at Edinburgh airport, announced last week that continuous industrial action would commence from 5am on December 18 to 5am on January 6.
Unite the union previously said members had “overwhelmingly backed strike action” over the festive period as North Air had failed to provide an improved pay deal, after an offer of a 4.5% rise was rejected.
The union warned of possible disruption to flights as the company is the sole fuel supply firm servicing domestic and long-haul routes from the airport.
On Monday, North Air confirmed the strike has been called off following a pay deal.
A North Air spokesperson said: “We are pleased to confirm that we have reached an agreement with Unite on pay and that the planned strike at Edinburgh Airport has been called off.”
North Air said it employs 57 people at the airport and of these, 46 are operational workers who deal with refuelling and vehicle movements.
An Edinburgh Airport spokesman said: “We’re pleased that Unite and North Air have reached an agreement.”
Unite was contacted for comment.
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