Flights at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports were disrupted over the weekend due to a temporary shortage of jet fuel caused by a supplier staffing issue.
The disruption occurred on Sunday, 31 May, after one fuel supplier struggled to serve both airports. The shortage was not believed to be linked to wider concerns about fuel supplies stemming from blockades in the Strait of Hormuz.
A spokesperson for Edinburgh airport said: “A fuel supplier is currently working to resolve an issue affecting several airlines. The airport is assisting where possible, and passengers are advised to check directly with their airline for the latest information on their flight.” The airport later confirmed that deliveries were arriving and operations had returned to normal.
Glasgow airport also reported that a “short-term staffing issue” had affected one of its fuel suppliers, with work underway to restore stock levels. The airport stated that there had been no related flight cancellations and that it remained fully operational.
Despite some delays, including flights departing over an hour late, there was no widespread disruption. Aviation News reported that some Tui flights from Glasgow had stopped at Prestwick, while flights from Edinburgh to Dubai and Paris refuelled in Manchester. British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair said they had not experienced problems.
