Edinburgh Airport strike action cancelled after pay deal secured

Potential strike action at Edinburgh Airport has been cancelled after workers secured a pay deal, Unite has said.

The trade union said more than 400 workers employed by Edinburgh Airport Limited have agreed a two-year deal, which also includes improvements to wider conditions.

Pay will rise by £1,800 or 5.5% – whichever is greater – in 2026, before rising by 4% or the RPI inflation rate plus 0.5% from January 2027.

The workers in line for rises include airport ambassadors, airside support officers, engineers and managers.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Hundreds of Unite’s members employed at Edinburgh airport stood firm to get a better deal.

“This result was only achieved by the workers being prepared to take strike action if necessary to get what they deserved. It’s another win for Unite in the aviation industry in Scotland.” 

Unite industrial officer Carrie Donoghue said: “Unite is pleased to have reached a good outcome for our members employed by the owners of Edinburgh airport.

“The two-year pay deal will see a significant boost to basic pay, shift allowances and wider working conditions.” 

The union has also recently confirmed pay deals for workers at Glasgow and Aberdeen airports.