There are hopes of a breakthrough in a dispute involving security staff at airports across the north.
Talks are planned for lunchtime today between the Prospect union and Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (Hial) management.
Bosses announced earlier this week that they were preparing to make “a formal offer”.
Prospect union members staged a 48-hour walkout last week in a row over disparity in conditions.
The action had little or no impact at 10 of the 11 Hial-run airports, as cover was provided, but the strike did force the closure of Dundee Airport.
Hial managing director Inglis Lyon said he hoped the offer would “provide the basis for a meaningful, constructive dialogue.”
The move has been welcomed by Prospect national secretary Alan Denney.
His union is currently on a “work to rule” and has warned of further stoppages if a solution is not found.
Hial is concerned that, despite awarding a 30% basic pay rise over the past six years, Prospect has pressed for a basic increase of 5% and “equalisation” with Hial’s terms and conditions, which it claims would amount to an almost 30% increase in pay.
Hial runs airports at Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick on behalf of the Scottish Government.