Flights faced delays at major UK airports due to issues with jet fuel supply on Sunday evening. Passengers on ten flights departing from Glasgow and Edinburgh airport experienced disruptions. Both Scottish airports have reported a return to normal operations following the jet fuel supply problems that occurred on Sunday.
The global decrease in jet fuel supply, partly influenced by the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, has impacted the availability of jet fuel. However, the fuel supply challenges at the Scottish airports were primarily attributed to a scarcity of fuel lorry drivers rather than global market conditions.
Edinburgh Airport spokesperson confirmed the delay of 10 flights on Sunday but mentioned that fuel deliveries had resumed on Monday. Similarly, a spokesperson for Glasgow Airport explained that a temporary staffing issue affecting a fuel supplier led to efforts to replenish stock levels. Despite flight delays, the airport assured that operations were unaffected, with no cancellations reported.
Fuel stocks are now stabilizing, and the spokesperson emphasized that the delays had not caused widespread disruption. Airlines purchase jet fuel while airports manage storage and infrastructure.
