Glasgow and Edinburgh flights delayed amid 'fuel shortage' chaos

Several flights from Glasgow and Edinburgh were delayed yesterday evening amid a fuel shortage. There was a major hold up at Scotland's two largest airports on May 31 due to the issue with jet fuel supplies. It's not clear exactly what caused the shortage, but according to the Record , it was a local supply issue impacting both Edinburgh and Glasgow. It's understood that some Glasgow flights operated via Prestwick for fuelling, while some Edinburgh flights headed for Manchester.

Fuming travellers took to social media to report issues after being delayed on Sunday night. Philip Lunn wrote on X: "Due to fly Edinburgh to Malta today with Jet 2. Airport has run dry so grounded. Same with BA and understand an Air Lingus flight had to land in Belfast to refuel en route to Dublin.

Crazy to have everyone boarding and then say oh whoops no fuel." Courtney Larrivey replied: "Yep, I'm stuck here and supposed to be on a BA flight to Heathrow." Theresa McDonagh added: "I'm currently stuck at Edinburgh Airport as they have run out of fuel. BA trying to source some!" A spokesman 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.” A Glasgow Airport spokesperson declined to comment, stressing that it is the airlines who are responsible for sourcing and buying their own fuel from suppliers. It appears as though flights seem to operating well this morning, June 1, after having checked Glasgow Airport's live departures.

Passengers should check directly with their airline for the latest information.