Edinburgh Airport resumes flights following air traffic control failure

Edinburgh Airport has resumed flight operations after all flights were suspended due to an IT issue affecting its air traffic control provider.

According to a statement issued on Friday morning, no flights were departing or arriving while teams worked to resolve the technical fault.

Officials said they are attempting to fix the problem “as soon as possible.”

The airport issued an update at around 10.40am saying that all flights have noe resumed.

A statement read: “Flights have now resumed following the IT issue with our air traffic control provider.

“We thank passengers for their patience and understanding.”

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The airport advised passengers to check directly with their airlines for the latest information on individual flights. Further updates will be provided when available.

Edinburgh Trams released a statement warning customers of the situation.

A statement read: “If you’re travelling with us to Edinburgh Airport this morning, please be aware that flights are not currently operating – follow them on social media for the latest updates.”

‘Abandoned’

Angeline Coyle said she has been stranded in Krakow after her flight back to Edinburgh was cancelled at 7.30pm on Thursday.

She said has now been told her flight home will be diverted to Manchester on Sunday.

“We were due to fly from krakow to Edinburgh at 7.30pm last night”, she told STV News. “Flight was cancelled around 9pm, along with many others, supposedly due to fog. EasyJet basically abandoned us. We were advised that we would be emailed with alternative details, hotels etc.

“Emails didn’t come through till early hours of the morning. Advised that my flight wouldn’t leave till SUNDAY and it would be to Manchester.

“There are three of us. My friend is 81 and very upset, exhausted and needs her meds.

“I had to find a hotel by myself at midnight last night, take a taxi, then re book my own flights with Ryanair tonight to Edinburgh.

“Now to see online that Edinburgh is in chaos. I’m unsure now if we will even get away tonight.”

EasyJet have been contacted for comment.