A short-term jet fuel supply shortage caused by driver staffing issues disrupted multiple flights at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Some aircraft were forced to make unscheduled refueling stops before service returned to normal following overnight deliveries.
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A spokesperson for Glasgow Airport confirmed that the facility remained fully operational despite the temporary logistical bottleneck.
"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," said a Glasgow Airport spokesperson.
The representative emphasized that despite some delayed flights, passengers were successfully reaching their destinations without widespread operational disruption.
"There have been no related flight cancellations," the spokesperson added.
A spokesperson for Edinburgh Airport confirmed that the infrastructure and storage facilities remained functional while individual airlines managed their own fuel purchasing.
"Deliveries are now arriving and the airport is running as normal," said an Edinburgh Airport spokesperson.
In a separate statement, the Edinburgh Airport representative reiterated that fuel logistics remain the responsibility of the carriers.
"The airport is assisting where possible and passengers are advised to check directly with their airline for the latest information on their flight," the representative said.
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A British Airways spokesperson stated that their operations out of the two Scottish hubs were maintained without severe impacts.
BA flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow were operating and not significantly affected, the spokesperson said.
The fuel supplier, EET Fuels, issued a formal apology to impacted travelers and airlines, confirming that the logistical constraints had been resolved.
"We want to assure travelers the short-term logistics issues have been resolved and fuel availability is normal," the fuel company said.
According to Flightradar24, Emirates Flight EK24 from Edinburgh to Dubai was diverted to Manchester for refueling, while an Air France flight to Paris made the same unscheduled stop.
Aviation News noted that Tui flights departing Glasgow were rerouted through Prestwick and Manchester to secure fuel.
Unlike major English hubs such as Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted, which connect directly to the Exolum pipeline, both Edinburgh and Glasgow airports rely entirely on road transport for their fuel supplies.
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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero confirmed that the driver shortages were unrelated to geopolitical events, such as ongoing trade fears following the war in Iran.
