Edinburgh worst for flight delays

SCOTTISH holidaymakers travelling to or from Edinburgh Airport are the most likely to face delays, new research reveals.

Data compiled by consumer rights group Which? shows that of more than 110,000 flights to or from Edinburgh in the past year, 27% were delayed by at least 15 minutes. The figure was up from 22% in 2015-16.

Glasgo0, the country’s second busiest airport, sa0 25% of nearly 85,000 flights taking off or landing at least 15 minutes later than scheduled.

In total, more than 1200 flights to or from Scotland’s three busiest airports were delayed by at least three hours in the last year – meaning passengers could be entitled to compensation.