A Loganair Embraer jet operating the Aberdeen–Dublin route was grounded on 27 December 2025 after a tyre burst during taxi. Airport fire crews escorted passengers back to the terminal, and engineers are determining whether repairs can be completed locally or if the aircraft must reposition to Glasgow—decisions that will affect the return sector and knock-on crew rosters.
Although all travellers were safe and EU air-passenger-rights rules entitle them to meals and re-routing, compensation is unlikely because the incident is classed as an extraordinary safety measure. Business travellers connecting to North Sea energy platforms and holidaymakers returning after Christmas faced re-booking challenges, as Loganair has limited spare capacity and often charters relief aircraft at short notice.
For mobility managers, the episode underscores the vulnerability of niche regional routes feeding into Dublin’s long-haul network. Companies relying on same-day links between Ireland and UK energy hubs should consider buffer-night policies and monitor aircraft-type utilisation—Loganair’s Embraer fleet has fewer substitute options compared with larger carriers.
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For organisations that suddenly need to reroute staff, specialist visa agency VisaHQ can expedite UK ETAs and other travel documents at short notice, handling form filing and live status updates so mobility teams can focus on logistics; full details are available at https://www.visahq.com/ireland/.
The incident also serves as a reminder to keep visa and immigration paperwork flexible. Travellers forced to re-route via London or Belfast may need UK Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) from April 2026; ensuring staff have the correct documents in advance can avoid further delays.
Loganair expects normal operations to resume within 24–36 hours, but advises passengers to check status alerts and allow extra time for security screening during the post-Christmas travel peak.
Although all travellers were safe and EU air-passenger-rights rules entitle them to meals and re-routing, compensation is unlikely because the incident is classed as an extraordinary safety measure. Business travellers connecting to North Sea energy platforms and holidaymakers returning after Christmas faced re-booking challenges, as Loganair has limited spare capacity and often charters relief aircraft at short notice.
For mobility managers, the episode underscores the vulnerability of niche regional routes feeding into Dublin’s long-haul network. Companies relying on same-day links between Ireland and UK energy hubs should consider buffer-night policies and monitor aircraft-type utilisation—Loganair’s Embraer fleet has fewer substitute options compared with larger carriers.
For organisations that suddenly need to reroute staff, specialist visa agency VisaHQ can expedite UK ETAs and other travel documents at short notice, handling form filing and live status updates so mobility teams can focus on logistics; full details are available at https://www.visahq.com/ireland/.
The incident also serves as a reminder to keep visa and immigration paperwork flexible. Travellers forced to re-route via London or Belfast may need UK Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) from April 2026; ensuring staff have the correct documents in advance can avoid further delays.
Loganair expects normal operations to resume within 24–36 hours, but advises passengers to check status alerts and allow extra time for security screening during the post-Christmas travel peak.
