Two Scottish airports say their operations are returning to normal after issues with the supply of jet fuel on Sunday evening caused delays to some flights.
What Happened?
Some passengers at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports reported delays to their flights due to problems with deliveries of jet fuel. The disruption was primarily linked to a shortage of drivers for fuel lorries, rather than global market factors.
While the situation around the Strait of Hormuz has reduced global jet fuel supply due to shipping constraints from the Iran war, the issues at the Scottish airports were specifically attributed to a local staffing problem.
Airport Responses
A spokesperson for Edinburgh Airport confirmed that 10 flights were delayed on Sunday, but deliveries resumed on Monday. A Glasgow Airport spokesperson stated: “A short-term staffing issue has affected one of the fuel suppliers used by airlines at the airport, with work underway to return stock levels to normal.” They added that no flights were cancelled and the airport remained fully operational.
Fuel stocks are now returning to normal, and despite delays to some flights, there was no widespread disruption. Jet fuel is purchased by airlines, while airports provide storage and infrastructure.
