Flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after air traffic control IT error
Travel was suspended for a time after the issue with the airport's air traffic control provider arose on Friday morning. ITV National News
www.itv.comHere are the latest updates on Edinburgh Airport (EDI) based on recent reporting:
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Flights were suspended at Edinburgh Airport for a period due to an IT/air-traffic-control systems issue, with services resuming after the fault was addressed. Passengers were advised to check with airlines for individual flight statuses, as some cancellations and delays occurred during the disruption. [Sources indicate the incident occurred in early December 2025 and-while operations resumed later—leading to knock-on delays and cancellations for affected routes].[1][3][5]
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The disruption affected multiple destinations, including common UK and European routes, and airports reported diversions and delays in the immediate aftermath. Airlines and the airport issued statements thanking passengers for patience as operations returned to normal..[3][5]
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Ongoing coverage for Edinburgh Airport also notes that the airport is historically the busiest in Scotland and serves a wide network, so IT outages can have a broad impact on schedules and onward travel. Travelers should monitor official airport and airline channels for the latest flight-specific information..[6][7]
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