Edinburgh Airport has issued a travel warning to passengers on Saturday after a security alert forced the evacuation of parts of the terminal building on Friday evening. The airport reopened in the early hours of Saturday, but long queues remain as operations slowly return to normal.
Security Alert Details
Police Scotland reported that a potentially suspicious package was discovered at approximately 6:50 pm on Friday. An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed to investigate, and a police cordon was established, leading to road closures. The terminal was evacuated as a precaution.
By Saturday morning, police confirmed that the incident is not being treated as suspicious. The airport released a statement at around 3:00 am on Saturday announcing the reopening and stating that efforts were underway to resume normal services as quickly as possible. However, officials warned of knock-on effects throughout the day.
Passenger Impact
Passengers arriving at Edinburgh Airport on Saturday faced significant delays, with queues extending outside the terminal building. Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight information and allow extra time for their journeys.
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