May 2011 Ash Cloud Cancellations Begin

The first, of what may be a wave of flight cancellations has begun in anticipation of the forecast that Scotland will be under the ash tomorrow morning.

Scotland’s Logan Air, based at Glasgow, has cancelled flights due to depart between 6am and 1pm on 24th May – adding additional services tonight to facilitate travellers.

At Heathrow flights to Glasgow and Edinburgh are operated by BMI and British Airways.

British airways has cancelled a selection of Scottish flights – “Following forecasts of significant volcanic ash in Scottish airspace, British Airways has decided as a precaution that it will not operate any flights between London and Scotland on Tuesday May 24 that arrive in Scotland before 2pm or depart from Scotland before 2pm.”

BMI flights are currently showing as scheduled.

Please check with your airline for the latest most accurate and specific news.