Operations Recommence at Edinburgh Airport In the Wake of Major Air Traffic Control Outage

Air travel have recommenced at Scotland's primary international airport after a major air traffic control outage grounded all flights.

Every arrival and departure were suspended due to an IT issue that arose around 08:30.

Some passengers reported being stuck in aircraft on the tarmac during the disruption.

Services Recommence with Residual Impact

The airport confirmed at 10:40 that operations had restarted, and thanked passengers for their "cooperation and patience".

Nonetheless, considerable delays are anticipated to persist for some time. Flights to key destinations like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, and Bristol have been axed, with numerous other services subject to postponements.

A spokesperson had previously estimated that dozens of flights could be affected.

"Flyers are asked to check directly with their airline for the current status on their individual travel plans," officials reiterated.

Cause of the Chaos

Officials linked the full ground stop to an technical fault with its air traffic control provider.

Passengers are still being urged to confirm the details of their journey before traveling to the hub as knock-on effects are worked through.