Storm Boelo: flights from Scotland and Northern Ireland could be disrupted on 24 and 25 October
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The Met Office has named Storm Boelo, the second named storm after Austen, and issued yellow wind warnings for Scotland, Northern Ireland and the far north of England from Saturday evening, 24 October, into Sunday 25 October 2026. Gusts of 70 to 80mph are possible on exposed coasts. No cancellations had been announced when this article was published, but Loganair is already offering free changes for flights at Scottish and Northern Irish airports.
What the Met Office has announced
In a statement on 22 October, the Met Office said Boelo is a separate low-pressure system from Storm Austen, which is affecting southern England and Wales on Friday. A yellow wind warning covers mainland Scotland, the Western Isles, Orkney and the far north of England from 6pm on Saturday to 9pm on Sunday, with widespread gusts of 55 to 65mph and 70 to 80mph on exposed coasts. A second yellow warning covers Northern Ireland from 6pm on Saturday to 3pm on Sunday, with gusts of 50 to 60mph and 65 to 75mph in exposed places.
Heavy rain is expected to spread from the west on Saturday before the winds pick up. The Met Office says gusts of 70 to 80mph are possible on high ground and exposed coasts.
What it could mean for flights
Airports inside the warning areas include Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness, airports in the Highlands, the Western Isles and Orkney, and Belfast International, Belfast City and City of Derry. Strong crosswinds can slow take-offs and landings and cause diversions, and island routes are often the first affected.
Loganair lists all Scottish airports, Belfast City, City of Derry and the Isle of Man as potentially affected by Boelo. It had no cancellations on Thursday afternoon, but says it will update its page if that changes. The airline allows customers to move to another Loganair flight up to 14 days from the original date, with no change fee or fare difference. Other airlines had not published Boelo travel notices that we could verify. Check your flight status before leaving on Saturday evening and Sunday.
Your rights if your flight is affected
If your flight is cancelled, the airline must offer a refund or an alternative flight. If you are delayed or stuck overnight, it must provide meals and refreshments, and a hotel and transfers when needed. Keep boarding passes and receipts.
Severe weather is usually an extraordinary circumstance, so compensation is generally not due for a delay or cancellation directly caused by the storm. It depends on the facts: disruption with another cause, such as a technical fault or missing crew, can still qualify. FlightClaimHQ can check your case and handle the claim for you.
Frequently asked questions
Are flights cancelled because of Storm Boelo?
None had been announced when this article was published. The strongest winds are expected from Saturday evening to Sunday in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Can I change my Loganair flight because of Storm Boelo?
Loganair says customers can move to another Loganair flight within 14 days of the original date at no extra cost.