Passengers ‘stuck on tarmac for hours’ after all flights grounded at Edinburgh Airport

Passengers say they have been “stuck on the tarmac for hours” after all flights were grounded at Edinburgh Airport due to an “IT issue”.

The airport released a statement on Sunday afternoon saying an issue with Air Traffic Control meant flights were grounded.

Many holidaymakers have said they are “stuck” with some claiming to be sitting on flights on the tarmac for more than three hours.

Passengers on journeys with airlines such as Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways are among those affected.

One passenger due to fly at 3pm from Geneva to Edinburgh told STV News: “Once we were all onboard and doors shut, the pilot announced there was an issue.

“They have kept us updated back and forth. We have been stuck on the tarmac for three and a half hours.

“Some passengers have young babies who are quite rightly getting upset.

“The staff on the flight have been amazing, offering water and snacks to everyone.

“The crew have been keeping children entertained and doing all they can but people are running low on patience now.”

Another said they were due to fly from Birmingham at 2pm and were still sitting on the runway after 6pm.

Others reported being diverted to Glasgow and other airports while the issue is ongoing.

Edinburgh Airport said passengers should check the status of their flight before travelling to the airport.

Engineers are said to be working to resolve the issue.

A statement read: “Due to to an IT issue with Air Traffic Control no flights are currently taking off or landing. Engineers are working to resolve the issue.

“Passengers should check their flight status with their airline before travelling to the airport.”

An update read: “Engineers are continuing to work on the IT issue currently affecting Air Traffic Control.

“Passengers should continue to check their flight status with their airline before travelling to the airport.”