Flights Resume at Edinburgh Airport In the Wake of Substantial Air Traffic Control Outage
Flight operations have resumed at Scotland's primary international airport after a substantial technical issue at the control tower halted all operations.
Every arrival and departure were suspended after an IT issue that occurred at about 08:30.
A number of travelers reported being stuck in aircraft on the tarmac while the issue persisted.
Flights Resume with Continued Disruption
The airport confirmed at 10:40 that flights had resumed, and thanked passengers for their "patience and understanding".
However, considerable delays are expected to affect schedules. Flights to key destinations like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, and Bristol have been called off, with a host of additional flights experiencing delays.
A spokesperson had earlier anticipated that 27 departures and 11 arrivals could be affected.
"Travelers are urged to check directly with their airline for the most up-to-date details on their specific flights," officials reiterated.
Source of the Issue
Officials linked the operational halt to an systems failure with its air traffic control provider.
Passengers should still plan to confirm the details of their journey before traveling to the hub as residual delays are managed.
