Flights Resume at Edinburgh Airport In the Wake of Significant ATC System Failure
Air travel have recommenced at Scotland's primary international airport after a significant ATC system failure halted all operations.
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.
Services Recommence with Residual Impact
A statement indicated at 10:40 that flights had resumed, and expressed gratitude to passengers for their "understanding and cooperation".
Nonetheless, significant disruption are anticipated to persist for some time. Flights to key destinations like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, and Bristol have been called off, with numerous other services experiencing delays.
An airport representative had initially projected that dozens of flights could be disrupted.
"Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for the latest information on their specific flights," officials reiterated.
Root of the Disruption
The airport attributed the widespread suspension to an technical fault with its control tower systems vendor.
Passengers continue to be advised to confirm the details of their trip before departing to the airport as knock-on effects are cleared.
