The airport took to social media to state that no flights were currently operational due to an issue with air traffic control.
Holidays could be canceled for some unlucky travelers as all flights from one of the UK’s busiest airports were grounded this morning (December 5) due to a computer glitch. Edinburgh Airport said on social media that no flights were currently operating on Friday morning due to an issue with air traffic control.
The Daily Record reports that some travelers have faced long wait times with planes stuck on the ground. Passengers are advised to contact their airline for the latest information on their flight. The airport said its teams were working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.
Departure signs for late-night flights continue to instruct passengers to “proceed to the gate.” Some easyJet flights have been cancelled, while a number of flights due to arrive in Edinburgh have been diverted or cancelled. Others are late.
Departure signs for late-night flights continue to instruct passengers to “proceed to the gate.” While some easyJet flights have been canceled. A number of flights due to arrive in Edinburgh have been diverted and cancelled. Others are late.
A spokesperson for Edinburgh Airport said: “Due to an IT issue with our air traffic control provider, there are currently no flights operating from Edinburgh Airport.
“Teams are working on the issue and aim to resolve it as soon as possible. Passengers should contact their airline for the latest information on their flight.”
Passengers have reported being stranded on planes on Edinburgh runways, with no indication of how long they will wait.
Gerry McCormick said: “My daughter is sitting on an easyJet plane waiting to depart. She was due to leave at 7am, she’s still waiting.”
Carol Bullions Mcalpine added: “We are on the plane waiting to take off. They can’t give any indication of how long the wait will be.”
Paul Rayner posted: “Currently watching my Gatwick pal move away from Edinburgh.”
