Scottish airports buying snow ploughs

After strong criticism about their handling of winter weather in December 2010, airports in Scotland are buying snow ploughs.

Edinburgh and Glasgow airports have bought a total of 15 new sweepers at a cost of GBP3 million.

In addition, Aberdeen Airport will spend GBP500,000 on snow clearing equipment while Highlands and Islands airports also will buy machinery.

Airport closures in the UK - and particularly in Scotland - cost airlines thousands of passengers during the recent winter.

It is claimed by commentators that some of the cancelled business and leisure business may not be recovered this year.

Scottish airports buying snow ploughs

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Wednesday, 02 March 2011

After strong criticism about their handling of winter weather in December 2010, airports in Scotland are buying snow ploughs.

Edinburgh and Glasgow airports have bought a total of 15 new sweepers at a cost of GBP3 million.

In addition, Aberdeen Airport will spend GBP500,000 on snow clearing equipment while Highlands and Islands airports also will buy machinery.

Airport closures in the UK - and particularly in Scotland - cost airlines thousands of passengers during the recent winter.

It is claimed by commentators that some of the cancelled business and leisure business may not be recovered this year.