Weather Warning Grounds Loganair Flights Across Scotland
Loganair has cancelled a series of flights across Scotland due to a yellow weather warning in place from Sunday, 11 January, through Monday, 12 January 2026. The airline confirmed cancellations affecting routes such as Glasgow–Tiree, Glasgow–Barra, Aberdeen–Belfast City, Aberdeen–Sumburgh, Glasgow–Sumburgh, and Inverness–Kirkwall–Sumburgh. Affected customers have been advised not to travel to the airport and will be contacted with rebooking options.
The airline says standby aircraft and crews are positioned to help restore operations "as soon as reasonably possible" once weather conditions improve. While Loganair intends to operate the rest of its schedule, the disruption policy is limited to its own flights and does not cover onward connections with other carriers. Refunds are not available for flights that are still operating, even if delays are expected.
Passengers on cancelled flights can change their travel date at no cost within 14 days of the original departure, provided seats are available. Loganair advises using the Manage My Booking page, including un-checking in if already checked in. Those unable to find alternatives online can contact the airline’s Help Centre, though longer waiting times are expected due to demand. The airline has apologised for the inconvenience.
Weather disruption affects key Scottish airports
- Aberdeen (ABZ)
- Edinburgh (EDI)
- Glasgow (GLA)
- Inverness (INV)
- Kirkwall (KOI)
- Sumburgh (LSI)
The airports listed above connect remote island communities with mainland Scotland, so weather events often affect essential links rather than leisure traffic only. Tiree, Barra, Kirkwall, and Sumburgh are gateways to sparsely populated regions where ferries, island roads, and air services all depend on weather windows. When flights resume, these routes reconnect travellers to wildlife sites, coastal landscapes, and small towns that draw visitors during calmer conditions.
Weather-related disruption is common in Scotland during winter, but Loganair’s breadth of island coverage makes these alerts particularly relevant to anyone flying north of the Central Belt. The current policy prioritises flexibility instead of refunds, which encourages rebooking while keeping routes viable during storms.
