Operations Recommence at Edinburgh Airport After Major Air Traffic Control Outage
Air travel have recommenced at Scotland's primary international airport after a significant technical issue at the control tower grounded all flights.
All aircraft movements were halted because of an systems problem that arose around 08:30.
Several flyers were left waiting in planes on the runway during the disruption.
Flights Resume with Ongoing Delays
A statement indicated at 10:40 that flights had resumed, and thanked passengers for their "understanding and cooperation".
That said, considerable delays are anticipated to affect schedules. Services bound for London Gatwick, Bristol, Amsterdam and Frankfurt have been axed, with many others subject to postponements.
A spokesperson had initially projected that a significant number of movements could be affected.
"Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for the latest information on their specific flights," was the consistent advice.
Root of the Disruption
The airport attributed the widespread suspension to an systems failure with its ATC service provider.
Passengers should still plan to verify the schedule of their trip before departing to the hub as backlogs are worked through.
