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Air Travel Restarts at Scotland's Busiest Airport After Major ATC System Failure

Jets on the tarmac at the Scottish hub
An IT issue at Edinburgh's ATC meant no aircraft could arrive or depart from the facility.

Air travel have resumed at Scotland's primary international airport after a substantial technical issue at the control tower grounded all flights.

All incoming and outgoing flights were stopped because of an IT issue that arose around 08:30.

Several flyers found themselves stranded in jets at the stand while the issue persisted.

Services Recommence with Ongoing Delays

Officials announced at 10:40 that flights had resumed, and thanked passengers for their "patience and understanding".

However, ongoing issues are expected to continue throughout the day. Services bound for London Gatwick, Bristol, Amsterdam and Frankfurt have been cancelled, with many others experiencing delays.

Officials had initially projected that 27 departures and 11 arrivals could be affected.

"Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for the current status on their booked journeys," the statement added.

Cause of the Chaos

Officials linked the operational halt to an technical fault with its air traffic control provider.

Travelers should still plan to check the status of their flight before heading to the terminal as backlogs are worked through.

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Steve Mcgrath

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