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- Edinburgh Airport delays and cancellations affect 13 flights on 17 December
Edinburgh Airport delays and cancellations affect 13 flights on 17 December
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Checked by Josh Arnfield
Last updated on May 19, 2026
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Disruption overview
Morning operations at Edinburgh Airport were disrupted on 17 December 2025, with 13 affected flights across arrivals and departures involving British Airways, Loganair, easyJet, United Airlines, and Air France. British Airways was hit hardest, including canceled Heathrow services in both directions, while other delays affected routes linking Edinburgh with London, Southampton, Paris, and Washington during the morning and early afternoon. No single cause was confirmed, so whether compensation applies will depend on what led to the disruption. If the problem was within the airline's control, some passengers may have a claim under EC 261, and if not, airlines should still provide care and assistance.
Passengers affected by this flight disruption may be eligible for compensation of up to US$650 under passenger rights regulations. Eligibility depends on the circumstances of the disruption.
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Disruption details
Flights at Edinburgh Airport were delayed and canceled on 17 December 2025, affecting arrivals and departures operated by British Airways, Loganair, easyJet, United Airlines, and Air France.
For passengers, this meant longer waits, last-minute schedule changes, and uncertainty through the morning and early afternoon. The affected services connected Edinburgh with London, Southampton, Paris, and Washington.
Edinburgh Airport handled 15.8 million passengers in 2024 and serves more than 150 destinations, so even a limited run of disruption can affect a wide mix of domestic, European, and long-haul journeys.
On the arrivals side, 6 flights were delayed and 1 was canceled:
British Airways flight BA1442 from London Heathrow, scheduled for 9:25 am, was expected at 10:16 am.
Loganair flight LM322 from Southampton, scheduled for 10:05 am, was expected at 10:48 am.
easyJet flight EZY302 from London Luton, scheduled for 10:05 am, was expected at 10:45 am.
British Airways flight BA8702 from London City, scheduled for 10:05 am, was expected at 10:42 am.
United Airlines flight UA978 from Washington Dulles, scheduled for 10:30 am, was expected at 10:59 am.
Air France flight AF1686 from Paris Charles-de-Gaulle, scheduled for 10:40 am, was expected at 11:10 am.
British Airways flight BA1446 from London Heathrow, due at 12:20 pm, was canceled.
Departures were also affected, with 5 delays and 1 cancellation later in the schedule:
British Airways flight BA1443 to London Heathrow, scheduled for 10:25 am, was expected to leave at 11:05 am.
easyJet flight EZY3241 to Paris Charles-de-Gaulle, scheduled for 10:35 am, was expected to leave at 11:10 am.
Loganair flight LM323 to Southampton, scheduled for 10:35 am, was expected to leave at 11:10 am.
British Airways flight BA8715 to London City, scheduled for 10:50 am, was expected to leave at 11:21 am.
British Airways flight BA1447 to London Heathrow, scheduled for 1:20 pm, was canceled.
British Airways flight BA1449 to London Heathrow was rescheduled from 2:15 pm to 3:06 pm.
In this update, British Airways appeared to be the airline most heavily affected, especially on Heathrow services. easyJet and Loganair also saw delays, while United Airlines and Air France arrivals landed later than planned.
No single cause was confirmed for the disruption. Delays and cancellations can happen for several reasons, including staffing issues, weather, technical problems, and air traffic restrictions, but no specific explanation was tied to these affected flights.
Passengers were directed to Edinburgh Airport's website for the latest flight information as schedules changed through the day.
Because the cause wasn't confirmed, your rights will depend on what was behind the delay or cancellation. If the disruption was within the airline's control, some passengers may be able to claim under EC 261. If it was caused by severe weather, air traffic control restrictions, or another issue outside the airline's control, compensation is less likely, but airlines should still provide rerouting or refunds, plus food, drinks, accommodation, and other essential care when needed.
If you're unsure what applies to your flight, AirHelp's free flight checker is a simple place to start.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights
When your flight's disrupted, you have rights. Most passenger protection laws cover the following:
Compensation
Good passenger rights ensure passengers get fairly compensated for delays and cancellations. Try our compensation check and find out how much money we can get you.
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. Some laws say you can choose a full refund instead.
Food and essential care
Providing food and drinks is a basic right under many regulations. Typically after a delay of a few hours.
Accommodation
Some passenger rights say the airline must provide accommodation when your journey is delayed overnight.
This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight. Always follow the directions of your airline, particularly with regard to check-in and boarding times.
Quick facts
Summary
Disruption
Delays and Cancellations
Cause
Other
Status
Past disruption
Compensation
May qualify for compensation
Airlines affected
British Airways, Loganair, Easyjet, United Airlines, Air France
Airports affected
Edinburgh Airport
Cities affected
Edinburgh, London, Southampton, Paris, Washington
Countries affected
United Kingdom
Start date
2025-12-17
End date
2025-12-17
Checked by
Josh Arnfield
Date updated
May 19, 2026
What to do if your flight is delayed, canceled, or overbooked
If you're traveling to, from, or within the European Union, here's what you should do when you experience a disruption.
Gather evidence that your flight was delayed, canceled, or overbooked.
Get the airline to provide written confirmation of the disruption and the reason behind it.
Request an alternative flight to your destination — or a refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Make a note of the arrival time at your final destination.
Ask the airline to provide vouchers for meals and refreshments.
Avoid signing documents or accepting offers that may waive your passenger rights.
If an overnight stay is required, ask the airline to provide accommodation.
Save receipts for any additional expenses caused by the disruption.
