Edinburgh Airport live: All flights suspended due to IT issue affecting air traffic control
Flights to London Gatwick, Bristol, Amsterdam and Frankfurt have been cancelled
www.independent.co.ukEdinburgh Airport’s latest news as of December 2025 reported a IT issue with the air traffic control provider that temporarily suspended all flights, with operations gradually resuming later that day and ongoing knock-on delays and cancellations. Since then, updates indicate resumed services but potential continued disruption as airlines manage rebookings and passenger flows. For the most current status right now, please check Edinburgh Airport’s official flight information boards or your airline’s app, as conditions can change quickly after IT outages.[1][2][4][5][7]
Flights to London Gatwick, Bristol, Amsterdam and Frankfurt have been cancelled
www.independent.co.ukServices resumed this morning but there have been knock-on delays, diversions and cancellations to flights.
www.bbc.comTravel 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.comThe airport confirmed a team is looking to resolve the issue 'as soon as possible'
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www.standard.co.ukAbout an hour of confusion was followed by collective relief as flights began resuming, our reporter at Edinburgh Airport says.
www.bbc.comNo flights were departing or arriving the airport after a technical fault on Friday morning.
news.stv.tvServices resumed this morning but there have been knock-on delays, diversions and cancellations to flights.
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