Flights Resume at Edinburgh Airport In the Wake of Substantial ATC System Failure
Air travel have resumed at Edinburgh Airport following a major ATC system failure grounded all flights.
All aircraft movements were stopped because of an systems problem that occurred at about 08:30.
A number of travelers reported being stuck in planes on the runway during the disruption.
Flights Resume with Residual Impact
A statement indicated at 10:40 that flights had resumed, and thanked passengers for their "patience and understanding".
Nonetheless, considerable delays are likely to affect schedules. Flights to key destinations like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, and Bristol have been cancelled, with a host of additional flights subject to postponements.
A spokesperson had previously estimated that a significant number of movements could be affected.
"Travelers are urged to contact their airlines for the most up-to-date details on their specific flights," was the consistent advice.
Source of the Issue
The airport attributed the operational halt to an systems failure with its control tower systems vendor.
Travelers are still being urged to confirm the details of their flight before heading to the terminal as backlogs are cleared.
