Operations Recommence at Edinburgh Airport Following Significant Control Tower IT Issue
Air travel have resumed at Scotland's primary international airport after a major technical issue at the control tower grounded all flights.
Every arrival and departure were halted due to an technical fault that arose around 08:30.
A number of travelers were left waiting in jets at the stand as the outage continued.
Flights Resume with Residual Impact
A statement indicated at 10:40 that services were back online, and thanked passengers for their "understanding and cooperation".
However, considerable delays are anticipated to persist for some time. Flights to key destinations like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, and Bristol have been cancelled, with numerous other services facing hold-ups.
A spokesperson had earlier anticipated that a significant number of movements could be disrupted.
"Travelers are urged to contact their airlines for the most up-to-date details on their specific flights," officials reiterated.
Root of the Disruption
Officials linked the operational halt to an technical fault with its air traffic control provider.
Travelers are still being urged to check the status of their flight before heading to the airport as residual delays are cleared.
