Air travel from Scotland's capital faced major disruption on Friday morning after Edinburgh Airport was forced to suspend all departures and arrivals.
Technical Fault Grounds All Traffic
The airport announced the complete halt to operations due to a significant technical issue affecting its air traffic control provider. In a statement released on social media, officials confirmed the problem and the immediate grounding of all flights as a safety precaution.
The disruption began in the morning, with the airport confirming the situation just after 10:30 GMT. The statement assured the public that technical teams were actively working to resolve the fault as swiftly as possible.
Passenger Advice and Ongoing Impact
With the runway closed, airport authorities directly advised affected passengers to contact their individual airlines for specific information regarding their travel plans. This flight suspension caused immediate knock-on effects for schedules throughout the day, leading to delays and cancellations.
The incident highlights the critical reliance of major transport hubs on complex air traffic control systems. Edinburgh Airport, one of Scotland's busiest, serves as a key gateway for both domestic and international travel. The airport's management and its technical partners are under pressure to restore normal operations promptly to minimise the widespread travel chaos.
Further updates on the resolution time and the process for resuming flights are expected throughout the day as engineers work on the core technical issue.
