Loganair cancels 12 Glasgow island flights as Storm Boelo brings wind and rain

Loganair cancelled 12 flights between Glasgow and Scottish island airports on Saturday, October 24, 2026, because of Storm Boelo. The future of trading reported the cancellations, which followed forecasts of strong winds from Saturday evening through much of Sunday, October 25, and heavy rain in western Scotland.

Loganair's Storm Boelo Cancellations

Loganair said free flight changes cover affected airports in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man for October 24-25. All other scheduled services are planned to operate, with standby aircraft and crews available to recover disrupted flights when conditions allow.

The airline is the UK's largest regional carrier, operating more than 30 aircraft across more than 70 routes that serve Scottish islands, remote Highland communities and select European destinations, carrying over one million passengers annually. It is based in Paisley and was founded in 1962.

Loganair's Electric Aircraft and Fuel Deals

According to akta.pro company records, Loganair signed a term sheet at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2026 to purchase five BETA Technologies ALIA CX300 all-electric aircraft with options for five more, targeting entry into service in 2029. The same records show a June 2026 adoption of OpenAirlines' SkyBreathe AI-powered fuel-efficiency software across operations, making Loganair the first UK regional carrier to implement the platform, and a May 2026 15-year Sustainable Aviation Fuel offtake agreement with ClimaHtech Green Flight (CATAGEN) covering BioSAF and eSAF production pathways.

Route Cuts and Strike Ballot Before the Storm

Loganair cancelled its Newcastle-to-Southampton and Newcastle-to-Exeter flights effective October 24, 2026, leaving only the Newcastle-Jersey service, EIN Presswire reported. Newcastle Airport will seek alternative carriers to reinstate the routes, and Loganair cited network reviews and resilience as reasons.

BBC reported in October 2026 that Loganair will hold a strike ballot among cabin crew workers over pay, with Unite rejecting a final offer. The ballot involves over 60 workers across several airports, and the company says it is still under a known bargaining agreement.

BBC also reported in September 2026 that Loganair will end its Isle of Man-London City route on October 23, 2026, replacing it with two return flights daily to Heathrow. The airline cites customer demand as the reason, and the Isle of Man Government has previously underwritten the London services.

What Comes After October 25

Loganair's free flight changes for affected airports run through October 25, 2026. The airline plans to operate all other scheduled services, with standby aircraft and crews available to recover disrupted flights when conditions allow.