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Transport / Government minister invited to Fair Isle to explain ferry replacement delaySNP councillor Robbie McGregor says he has held talks with government officials on the matter
Transport / Air traffic controllers to vote on industrial actionThe ballot comes amid frustration over HIAL plans to centralise air traffic control in Inverness
Transport / ‘Forget about ferries and go for tunnels’, councillor says
Transport / Ferries cancelled
Transport / NorthLink warns of ferry disruption
Council / Leaving isles short-changed on ferries ‘an untenable position’Coutts and Thomson continue to press for fair funding
Transport / Air traffic controllers considering industrial action, union saysHIAL has suggested using ‘external facilitator to help resolve matters’
Transport / Christmas is coming, says Loganair
Transport / NorthLink cancels tonight’s ferriesDisruptions on inter-island ferries expected throughout the day
Transport / Ferries likely to be cancelled
Transport / Free bus fares for under 19s a ‘good start’ but more could benefit, says councillor
Transport / Air Discount Scheme savings redirected to support HIALClaims to the Scottish Government’s discount scheme are down by over £4 million this year as fewer islanders fly
Transport / Norway’s arctic region embraces remote tower technology
Transport / Vehicles to be allowed back on Skerries ferry following linkspan work
Transport / Councillors unhappy with lack of consultation on cancellation of NorthLink group bookings
Transport / Bluemull Sound ferry reduced single vessel service
Transport / MSP quizzes Scottish Government on help for Highlands and Islands air routesIt follows Loganair’s suspension of Sumburgh/Inverness services over the winter
Transport / Remote tower technology has ‘no benefits to Shetland’Union and politicians respond to opinion piece by former HIAL employee published by Shetland News
Updated Loganair suspends flights to Glasgow and Inverness this winter amid low demandServices will return in March – although some Glasgow flights will run over the festive period
Transport / Councillor keen to see isles back in Norröna schedule
Transport / Climate emergency and coronavirus among reasons behind transport strategy refresh
Transport / Ferries disrupted by weather
Transport / Ex-HIAL employee says case for remote air traffic control has been ‘one-sided story’Scottish Government says it is ‘satisfied that HIAL has taken their decision based on the best available information and an in-depth analysis of the different options’
Transport / Councillor calls wait for progress on replacement Fair Isle ferry ‘despicable’
Transport / Far more cycling in Lerwick since coronavirus outbreak, figures suggestA draft active travel strategy has also been approved by Shetland’s transport partnership ZetTrans
Transport / Overall bus income likely to slump by more than one third
Transport / More ferry breakdowns likely without government support for new vessels, councillor warns
Transport / Union casts more doubt on remote air traffic control plans after commissioning own reportHIAL says the proposals are the ‘only option that offers long-term solutions in terms of resilience and flexibility, both during normal and out-of-hours operations’
Transport / Not all passengers complying with face covering requirement on ferries, meeting hears
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