Bars, restaurants and cafes in Edinburgh Airport have become the first in a UK airport to sign up to the Best Bar None (BBN) scheme which encourages a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for customers and staff.
The airport signed up for the voluntary scheme after working closely with Best Bar None (BBN) Scotland and Police Scotland to champion best practice within an airport environment and ensure the highest standards of customer care.
Staff at the bars, restaurants and cafes will share good practice and receive additional training to provide safe venues and reduce alcohol-related incidents, which are already at extremely low levels within the airport.
Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport, explained: “Alcohol-related incidents at Edinburgh Airport are already extremely low thanks to highly visible officers who regularly engage with passengers, but this scheme sets that bar even higher, testing us against the highest standards.
“The Best Bar None Scotland scheme will see our establishments offer quality, enjoyable venues for people to enjoy, but send a clear message to the very small minority that any disruption caused excessive alcohol consumption is not acceptable.”
Mandy Haeburn-Little, chair of Best Bar None Scotland, commended the airport for its decision, stating: “Edinburgh Airport has consistently shown itself to be very considerate of the needs of passengers and this is excellent news which I very much hope other airports will follow. It shows a commitment to standards which will provide a guarantee of customer care and safety in all the licensed venues in the airport.”
Police Scotland will be responsible for implementing the Best Bar None scheme at Edinburgh Airport.
Best Bar None is sponsored by Diageo, Molson Coors, Heineken, Tennent’s, Maxxium and Chivas Brothers and is supported by Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, the SLTA and the Scottish Government.
Find out more at www.bbnscotland.co.uk