Flights Resume at Scotland's Busiest Airport After Major Control Tower IT Issue
Passenger services have restarted at Edinburgh Airport after a major ATC system failure grounded all flights.
All aircraft movements were suspended after an technical fault that occurred at about 08:30.
A number of travelers reported being stuck in aircraft on the tarmac while the issue persisted.
Operations Restart with Residual Impact
The airport confirmed at 10:40 that flights had resumed, and expressed gratitude to passengers for their "cooperation and patience".
That said, considerable delays are expected to persist for some time. Services bound for London Gatwick, Bristol, Amsterdam and Frankfurt have been cancelled, with numerous other services facing hold-ups.
Officials had earlier anticipated that dozens of flights could be impacted.
"Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for the most up-to-date details on their booked journeys," was the consistent advice.
Source of the Issue
Officials linked the full ground stop to an systems failure with its ATC service provider.
Passengers should still plan to verify the schedule of their flight before heading to the hub as residual delays are managed.
