Operations Recommence at Scotland's Busiest Airport After Significant ATC System Failure
Passenger services have recommenced at Scotland's primary international airport following a significant air traffic control outage grounded all flights.
All aircraft movements were stopped due to an technical fault that was reported at approximately 08:30.
Some passengers found themselves stranded in jets at the stand during the disruption.
Services Recommence with Ongoing Delays
The airport confirmed at 10:40 that services were back online, and expressed gratitude to passengers for their "patience and understanding".
Nonetheless, significant disruption are expected to continue throughout the day. Services bound for London Gatwick, Bristol, Amsterdam and Frankfurt have been axed, with many others facing hold-ups.
An airport representative had previously estimated that dozens of flights could be impacted.
"Travelers are urged to check directly with their airline for the current status on their booked journeys," officials reiterated.
Cause of the Chaos
The problem was traced to the operational halt to an technical fault with its control tower systems vendor.
Flyers should still plan to check the status of their journey before traveling to the hub as backlogs are managed.