Edinburgh Airport Flights Disrupted by Air Traffic Control IT Failure

A technical issue halted all flights for four hours, causing cancellations, diversions, and widespread passenger delays.

An IT issue affecting air traffic control at Edinburgh Airport grounded all flights for approximately four hours on Sunday afternoon.
At least 30 flights were canceled, and several incoming flights were diverted to Glasgow, Newcastle, and Manchester airports.
The disruption impacted over 5,000 passengers, with many facing delays or cancellations to European and intercontinental connections.
Engineers worked to resolve the issue, which was not caused by a cyber attack, and departures resumed by 6:42 PM, though ongoing delays are expected into Monday morning.
The air traffic control system at Edinburgh is managed by Air Navigation Solutions Ltd, a private company, and the airport is preparing for additional disruptions due to a planned fuel tanker driver strike starting December 18.