Edinburgh Airport has reopened after areas of the terminal building were evacuated on Friday evening due to a security alert. An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed to investigate what Police Scotland described as a 'potentially suspicious package,' discovered around 6.50pm on Friday.
Evacuation and Disruption
An evacuation was ordered, and a police cordon was set up, with roads closed. Passengers faced significant disruption as a result of the operation. The airport warned that its schedules would continue to be affected on Saturday.
Airport Statement
In a statement issued around 3am on Saturday morning, 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,' the airport said. 'We recognise the frustration this incident will have caused and thank everyone for their patience and understanding – safety will always come first.'
'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.'
Ongoing Impacts
The statement did not provide an update on the examination of the suspicious package. Passengers are advised to stay in contact with their airlines for the most current flight information.
