Operations Recommence at Scotland's Busiest Airport After Significant Air Traffic Control Outage
Air travel have recommenced at Edinburgh Airport following a major air traffic control outage grounded all flights.
All aircraft movements were stopped because of an systems problem that occurred at about 08:30.
Some passengers found themselves stranded in aircraft on the tarmac during the disruption.
Services Recommence with Residual Impact
Officials announced at 10:40 that operations had restarted, and thanked passengers for their "cooperation and patience".
That said, significant disruption are expected to persist for some time. Flights to London Gatwick, Bristol, Amsterdam and Frankfurt have been cancelled, with numerous other services subject to postponements.
Officials had initially projected that a significant number of movements could be affected.
"Passengers are advised to check directly with their airline for the most up-to-date details on their specific flights," the statement added.
Root of the Disruption
The problem was traced to 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 terminal as backlogs are worked through.