Edinburgh airport to 'limit operations' as flights cancelled ahead of Storm Eowyn

One of Scotland’s busiest airports has made the decision to “limit operations” on Friday as Storm Eowyn is set to batter the country with 100mph winds.

The Met Office issued the most severe warning for Friday between 10am and 5pm, forecasting “flying debris resulting in danger to life”.

Scots have been urged to stay indoors and not travel under what has been described as “exceptional circumstances” by STV meteorologist Sean Batty.

Edinburgh airport has announced that the travel hub’s operations will be limited to ensure the safety of both passengers and staff.

Passengers have been urged by both Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports to check with airlines regarding their flights.

Adam Wilson, chief operating officer at Edinburgh Airport said: “The decision to limit our operations is not taken lightly but the safety of our passengers and staff is paramount, and we urge them to follow Police Scotland’s advice.

“It is for airlines to decide whether they will operate flights and we will facilitate their operations where we are able to do so. This is a fluid situation, and we are working to understand the knock-on impact. We would ask people for their patience while we work through this.

A rare red alert has been issued as Scotland braces for Storm Eowyn bringing the most intense weather in recent history. Met Office

“We will provide updates when we can but we would also advise passengers to check with their airlines for the latest information on their flights.”

German flight operator Lufthansa has confirmed a flight from Edinburgh and another from Glasgow have been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions.

They have also not ruled out further cancellations or delays.

A spokesperson from Lufthansa said: “Due to the Storm Eowyn and the forecast for our stations in Scotland we operate, Lufthansa cancelled two flights (cancelled LH963 Edinburgh and LH961 Glasgow) which were scheduled for Friday.

“Further cancellations and delays cannot be excluded. Safety has the highest priority at Lufthansa Group and we ask our passengers affected by these cancellations for their understanding. Of course we will rebook them free of charge.”

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Meanwhile Aer Lingus expect the storm to cause “significant travel disruption” to flights, with cancellations deemed “necessary”.

An operator spokesperson said: “Due to severe weather warnings, some operational changes and flight cancellations are necessary across our network for Friday morning, with potential for further changes as the weather event unfolds.

“Customers whose flights are affected will be notified directly. We strongly advise customers to check www.aerlingus.com for the latest flight information.

“We also recommend that customers allow extra time when travelling to their departure airport. Safety is our top priority, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused by this unavoidable disruption.”