Operations Recommence at Edinburgh Airport In the Wake of Major ATC System Failure
Flight operations have recommenced at Edinburgh Airport after a major air traffic control outage halted all operations.
All incoming and outgoing flights were stopped due to an systems problem that arose around 08:30.
A number of travelers found themselves stranded in aircraft on the tarmac during the disruption.
Services Recommence with Continued Disruption
A statement indicated at 10:40 that operations had restarted, and expressed gratitude to passengers for their "patience and understanding".
Nonetheless, ongoing issues are expected to affect schedules. Services bound for key destinations like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, and Bristol have been called off, with numerous other services facing hold-ups.
Officials had previously estimated that a significant number of movements could be impacted.
"Flyers are asked to get in touch with their carrier for the current status on their booked journeys," was the consistent advice.
Source of the Issue
The airport attributed the operational halt to an IT issue with its air traffic control provider.
Passengers continue to be advised to check the status of their trip before departing to the terminal as knock-on effects are managed.
