Glasgow Airport flight delays and cancellations
Glasgow Airport has continued to develop and expand its operations since 2016, maintaining its status as a vital hub in Scotland. In the summer of 2023, Glasgow Airport prepared for its busiest period, expecting more than 500,000 passengers over two weeks, underscoring its significant role in facilitating travel to various destinations, including popular holiday spots and city breaks across Europe and beyond.
The airport serves as a base for major airlines such as Loganair, easyJet, Jet2.com, and TUI Airways, highlighting its importance not only for domestic flights within the UK and Europe but also for international destinations. Glasgow Airport’s strategic vision aims to be Scotland’s preferred business and leisure airport by developing a strong route network and delivering an unrivalled customer experience. This vision is supported by a master plan outlining the airport’s growth to accommodate increased passenger demand up to 2040, reflecting its ongoing commitment to both the local and Scottish economy.
We help you to enforce your rights when subjected to flight disruption at Glasgow airport, by taking up the case with the responsible airline. With our simple online calculator you can discover for free if you’re eligible for compensation and directly submit your claim online.
Your rights when delayed at Glasgow Airport
- According to EU law up to €600 compensation
- Regardless of the ticket price
- Claim upon flights up to 6 years old
- When the flight was delayed at least 3 hours, cancelled or overbooked
Tips and Tricks when delayed at Glasgow Airport
- Ask the airline what caused the delay
- Insist on your basic benefits and services at the airport
- Collect proof: photos, expense details, vouchers etc
- Exchange contact information with other affected travellers
A detailed breakdown of your passenger rights and the EU Regulation
When do flight delays qualify for compensation?
The sum of the compensation is dependant on the distance of your flight – not on the amount you paid for your ticket. Essentially your flight has to land at its destination with a delay of at least 3 hours and qualify under the current EU law. Claims remain valid up to 6 years retrospectively. Below is an overview of the circumstances of eligibility and the amount of compensation you can claim for:
Delay, cancellation, overbooking or missed connection flight? You are entitled to:
Short distance up to 1500 km | Medium distance up to 3500 km | Long distance from 3500 km |
e.g. London – Edinburgh | e.g. London – Athens | e.g. London – Tokyo |
250€ | 400€ | 600€ |
Recently cancelled or delayed flights at Glasgow Airport
Here you’ll find delays and cancellations at Glasgow Airport that could entitle you to financial compensation. Use our online calculator to check your entitlement to compensation and let Flightright do the rest of the work.
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Additional services at Glasgow Airport
If the departure is heavily delayed, you immediately have the right to some amenities. Qualification for these depends on both the distance of the flight and the amount of hours the flight has been delayed. Here, you’ll find an overview of what you’re eligible for:
- Short distance, below 1500 km: 2 or more hours waiting time – complimentary drinks, food and 2 phone calls, emails or faxes
- Medium distance, between 1500-3500 km: 3 or more hours waiting time – complimentary drinks, food and 2 phone calls, emails or faxes
- Long-haul, from 3500 km: 4 or more hours waiting time – complimentary drinks, food and 2 phone calls, emails or faxes
5 or more hours of delay
You may withdraw from your flight if the delay goes beyond a 5th hour. The airline has an obligation either to reimburse you or offer alternative transportation.Departure delayed until the following day
You’re eligible for a stay in a hotel including transport from, and back to, the airport. Contact the airline directly and ask for a written commitment for your hotel room and transfer.
Important: Don’t take any excuses! Vouchers for food or hotels don’t negate the airline’s responsibility to compensate you.
Our Guarantee
Thanks to our industry knowledge and expertise, we enforce compensation with a very high success rate. That’s what enables us to guarantee a completely free service if your case is unsuccessful!
- up to €600 compensation per person
- over 11,000,000 happy customers
- 99% success rate in court
Useful advice & information about Glasgow Airport
Using the wifi at Glasgow Airport
At Glasgow Airport, passengers can now enjoy free Wi-Fi for 1 hour, with an option to purchase a premium service for £2.00, allowing for higher speed access suitable for downloading and streaming for one day.
Strike action at Glasgow Airport
Strikes are considered to be an ‘exceptional circumstance’, and as such no claims for compensation can be made in cases of flight delays or cancellations. Your airline may provide alternative transportation, and you’ll be entitled to some additional services and benefits at the airport if badly disrupted.
More information about Glasgow Airport is available here.
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Your flight did not go as planned?
In the event of flight delays, cancellations and overbooking, passengers may be entitled to compensation or ticket reimbursement. Flightright enforces your rights.