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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Ben Waddell

Scottish airports in warning to travellers as extreme weather to batter country

AIRPORTS across Scotland have warned travellers of disruption after a rare red weather warning was issued for central Scotland.

Storm Eowyn is set to batter the country with strong winds, rain, and snow on Friday, January 24.

Due to the storm, we reported how the Met Office has issued a red weather alert for central Scotland.

Ahead of the extreme weather conditions, both Glasgow and Aberdeen Airport are warning passengers to check the status of their flight with their airline before travelling.

The forecaster said "very strong winds" would cause "very dangerous conditions and significant disruption on Friday" across central Scotland.

The travel hub has also said that any decision to cancel or delay a flight is taken by the airlines and not the airport.

A spokesperson for AGS Airports, which owns and operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, said: “With the adverse weather forecast for Friday and Saturday, passengers are advised to check the status of their flight with their airline before travelling.”

Elsewhere, Edinburgh Airport also warned people to plan ahead, with a statement saying: "We are working with our airline partners and will continue to monitor the situation. 

"We advise all passengers to check with their airline for the latest information on their flight."

Storm Eowyn is expected to bring winds of up to 90mph.

The warning will be in place from 10am on Friday, January 24 until 5pm.

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