Operations Recommence at Scotland's Busiest Airport After Major ATC System Failure
Air travel have recommenced at Scotland's primary international airport following a significant ATC system failure brought the international hub to a standstill.
Every arrival and departure were halted because of an technical fault that arose around 08:30.
Several flyers found themselves stranded in aircraft on the tarmac during the disruption.
Operations Restart with Residual Impact
Officials announced at 10:40 that services were back online, and expressed gratitude to passengers for their "patience and understanding".
That said, considerable delays are anticipated to persist for some time. Services bound for London Gatwick, Bristol, Amsterdam and Frankfurt have been called off, with numerous other services subject to postponements.
Officials had earlier anticipated that a significant number of movements could be affected.
"Travelers are urged to get in touch with their carrier for the current status on their booked journeys," the statement added.
Root of the Disruption
The problem was traced to the operational halt to an systems failure with its ATC service provider.
Travelers are still being urged to confirm the details of their flight before heading to the airport as backlogs are managed.
