Edinburgh airport reopened on Saturday morning after parts of the terminal building were evacuated on Friday night due to a security alert.
Security Alert Details
An explosive ordnance disposal team was dispatched to the airport to investigate what Police Scotland described as a “potentially suspicious package” discovered at approximately 6:50 pm on Friday. The discovery prompted an immediate evacuation and a police cordon, with nearby roads closed.
Impact on Passengers
Passengers faced significant disruption as a result of the operation. The airport warned that schedules would continue to be affected on Saturday, urging travelers to check with their airlines for the latest updates.
In a statement issued around 3:00 am on Saturday, the airport confirmed it had reopened and would work to restore normal services as quickly as possible.
“Following investigations by specialist teams, the airport has now reopened. This incident will have knock-on impacts throughout today and staff are working hard to address these and support passengers. Operational teams are continuing to work to restore normal services as quickly as possible. Please check with your airline for the latest information on your flight.”
The statement did not provide further details about the examination of the suspicious package.
