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Swinney Would 'Consider' Banning US Military Planes From Prestwick Airport

John Swinney may ban US military flights at Prestwick Airport amid concerns over 24 flights linked to Middle East strikes, pending UK government clarity on their role.

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The first minister says he wants clarity from the UK government about whether the planes were involved in the US-Israeli action in the Middle East.

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John Swinney would 'consider' banning US military planes from Prestwick Airport

"We're seeking clarity from the United Kingdom government about the purpose of American flights that are coming in and out of Prestwick, but we don't have the ability to scrutinise those flights."

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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John Swinney would 'consider' banning US military from Prestwick Airport

John Swinney has said he would 'consider' banning US military aircraft from using Prestwick Airport if it was confirmed they were involved in…

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Swinney would 'consider' banning US military planes from Prestwick Airport

The first minister says he wants clarity from the UK government about whether the planes were involved in the US-Israeli action in the Middle East.

·United Kingdom
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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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