Flights cancelled from Scottish airports amid promises of help

Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Scottish airports as a result of the collapse of Flybe.

The operators of Glasgow and Aberdeen airports urged the UK Government to urgently review its commitment to the regions and reform Air Passenger Duty.

Thirty-three flights from Edinburgh Airport to destinations across the UK have been cancelled, along with one flight to Paris. Glasgow Airport has seen 12 flights to UK cities cancelled, while services have also been scrapped at Aberdeen Airport and from Highlands and Islands Airports. Passengers were advised to contact the airline.

The Scottish Government said Flybe has around 300 employees at its bases in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen and officials have spoken with

“They did such an incredible job last night. It’s really sad to see it go. FLYBE USER AND OLYMPIC SWIMMER HANNAH MILEY

Loganair, which is preparing to take up a number of Flybe’s former routes.

Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said: “We have this morning contacted administrators Ernst Young to offer support to affected staff.

“My officials have spoken with AGS Airports, Edinburgh Airport and Highlands and Islands Airports this morning to discuss how we can best help ensure connectivity is maintained and enhanced.”

Olympic swimmer Hannah Miley said she frequently used the airline to travel to competitions in England and she was on one of the last flights run by Flybe on Wednesday night, which was subject to a long delay.

She told BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland programme: “I’m quite a regular user so it’s such a shame that it has gone into administration and I do feel for all the staff. They did such an incredible job last night. It’s really sad to see it go.”