Operations Recommence at Scotland's Busiest Airport After Substantial Control Tower IT Issue
Air travel have restarted at Edinburgh Airport following a major technical issue at the control tower brought the international hub to a standstill.
Every arrival and departure were halted after an systems problem that arose around 08:30.
A number of travelers found themselves stranded in planes on the runway while the issue persisted.
Services Recommence with Ongoing Delays
A statement indicated at 10:40 that operations had restarted, and thanked passengers for their "patience and understanding".
Nonetheless, significant disruption are expected to continue throughout the day. Flights to key destinations like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, and Bristol have been called off, with numerous other services experiencing delays.
A spokesperson had previously estimated that dozens of flights could be affected.
"Passengers are advised to check directly with their airline for the current status on their booked journeys," officials reiterated.
Root of the Disruption
Officials linked the operational halt to an technical fault with its control tower systems vendor.
Travelers continue to be advised to verify the schedule of their journey before traveling to the hub as backlogs are worked through.
