Flights resume at Edinburgh airport after air traffic control issue – latest updates

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Vivian HoDecember 5, 2025 at 11:54 AM

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Flights at Edinburgh Airport resumed around 10:40 AM on Friday after operations were suspended due to an IT issue affecting air traffic control. The disruption, caused by a problem with service provider Air Navigation Solutions, led to grounded departures, diverted inbound flights, and delays for passengers. Edinburgh Airport, Scotland's largest, serves approximately 43,000 passengers daily with flights to 155 destinations. Airlines like EasyJet and Ryanair experienced cancellations due to the issue. While services are resuming, residual delays are expected. This incident follows a previous closure in July due to a global IT problem.

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