STRIKE action at Edinburgh airport has been called off after more than 100 OCS Group workers overwhelmingly backed a significantly improved new pay offer, Unite said.

The workers, who aid passengers with reduced mobility issues, including assisting with wheelchairs and ambilift vehicles for travellers, were scheduled to take part in a series of stoppages this month.

They will now receive a 6.1 per cent increase on hourly rates effective from January 1 2025, alongside a boost to the overtime rate under the two-year pay deal.

In 2026, a 5 per cent increase on hourly rates will run from January 1 alongside improvements to the company’s sick pay scheme.  

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “It was this strong stance which forced the company to make an improved offer. 

“It’s a good deal which shows Unite once again delivering better jobs, pay and conditions for Scotland's airport workers.”