Tag: Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport remains closed and has announced that it is not accepting incoming flightsThe public have been advised not to travel to airport but should contact their airlines for more information.This news follows the...

Edinburgh Airport terminal and all access roads have been closed after a suspect package was found at 1.50pm today.The building has been evacuated and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Bomb disposal experts...

Ten-year-old Ellie Baker from Bathgate has been named the winner of Turkish Airlines’ Draw the World competition which was run in partnership with Edinburgh Airport.  Ellie drew a fantastic picture inspired by Dubai and...

Edinburgh Airport is looking for school choirs to bring some festive cheer to its passengers this Christmas.Choirs from local primary and secondary schools are being invited to apply to come into the airport to...

 The first direct service between Edinburgh and Philadelphia will launch in May 2014 with US Airways, further improving Scotland’s connections with North America.Scottish and American passengers will be able to take full advantage of...

 Festival Photographer stages exhibition - Edinburgh Airport has busiest six months - RLS day tickets still available - Fresh Air gets bronze! - Book Week ScotlandThe Festival Photographer Stuart Armitt is staging an exhibition...

EDINBURGH AIRPORT GETS 2013 SCOTTISH POPPY APPEAL OFF TO FLYING STARTEdinburgh Airport’s iconic air traffic control tower has been turned red for all to see as part of a host  of exciting activities at...

FLY INTO 2014 WITH FLYBE’S GREAT WINTER GETAWAY BARGAINS FROM SCOTLAND Flybe, Europe’s largest independent regional airline, starts flying its 2013/14 Winter schedule this Sunday offering Scottish travellers a choice of up to 810 return flights...

New easyJet sunshine destinations from Edinburgh announced for 2014Scottish passengers will have even more choice for their summer holidays next year after easyJet announced the return of flights from Edinburgh to Crete and Turkey...

Edinburgh Airport reports the highest passenger numbers in September yet and the busiest quarter. Although the visitor numbers in the previous two months were higher than in September there were more than 950,000 passengers travelling...

Police officers and Edinburgh Airport staff will be promoting safe travel to passengers passing through the airport today.Police Scotland's Border Policing Command is running a 'Safer Travel Day' where advice and guidance will be...

Edinburgh City Council has just revealed that the cost of getting on a tram will be the same as getting on a bus, with the exception of  the fare to the airport and Ingliston...

If you are in the vicinity of Edinburgh Airport tomorrow then don't worry is the message from the airport owners.They are going to be holding the  annual compulsory live action training exercise tomorrow evening,...

United Airlines will introduce non-stop flights between Edinburgh and its Chicago hub, O’Hare International Airport, during the period 23 May - 6 October 2014 (both dates westbound), subject to government approval. It will be...

Edinburgh Airport hosts RAF Leuchars charity cycleEdinburgh Airport played host to a team from RAF Leuchars today who were attempting to complete a 12-hour charity cycle.  The 10 personnel, all serving members of the...

Edinburgh Airport welcomed its one millionth passenger within a month today - the first time the airport has achieved this figure within such a short timescale.About to board a flight to Paris are the...

EDINBURGH AIRPORT GIVES WARM WELCOME TO CAPITAL SPORTS CENTRE BID Edinburgh Airport has given its backing to the Capital’s bid for the National Performance Centre for Sport (NPCS) as the battle to be named as...

Even more reasons to visit stunning Orkney isles thanks to more flights from EdinburghPassengers will have more opportunities to visit the beautiful Orkney isles thanks to a decision to increase the...

Edinburgh Airport has made the final appointments to its newly restructured retail team, offering passengers an unparalleled retail experience currently not available at any other Scottish airport.Richard Townsend has been appointed as the airport’s...

Edinburgh Airport enjoys busiest June on record with 8.4% increase in passenger traffic More passengers passed through Edinburgh Airport last month than any other June on record, with over 950,000 people travelling through the airport...

Air Canada rouge launched a new Edinburgh to Toronto route this morning.   The new leisure airline is a wholly owned subsidiary of Air Canada and will fly three times a week to the...

SCOTTISH CITYLINK LAUNCHES FIRST DIRECT COACH SERVICE BETWEEN EDINBURGH AIRPORT AND GLASGOW CITY CENTRE · Five new coaches to provide dedicated service · Coaches will run every 30 minutes during peak hours · Citylinkair offers the cheapest...

Flybe announces ‘Just pay taxes and charges’ seat sale on key Scottish routes Limited time offer available on six destinations from EdinburghFlybe, Europe’s leading regional airline, has announced a limited time ‘Just pay taxes and...

Turkish Airlines celebrated the launch of its new schedule from Edinburgh Airport today. It is increasing its current programme from five to seven weekly flights to Istanbul and beyond to the 224 global destinations...

To coincide with the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this weekend, local artist Damian Callan is installing a 10-metre charcoal drawing entitled ‘The Dalry Marathon’  in the airport’s art gallery today and The Edinburgh Reporter met...

Edinburgh Airport is seeking to revolutionise its passenger experience through the better use of technology.In a Scottish first, Scotland’s busiest airport met with local technology companies and asked them to examine the passengers’ journey...

MEP IN MOVE TO ADDRESS FLYING THIRSTSNP MEP Alyn Smith is calling for a change in European law to ensure that all EU airports provide safe and free drinking water to passengers.Continuing security restrictions...

Edinburgh Airport is to launch free Wi-Fi from 1 April 2013 as part of its wider commitment to provide passengers with the best experience possible.The new service will allow passengers to benefit from internet...

Edinburgh Airport tops UK Carbon League TableEdinburgh Airport is continuing to demonstrate its commitment to climate change after being placed highest out of any UK airport in the second Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy...

FLYBE PUTS WINTER 2013-14 SCHEDULE ON SALE FOR EARLY BIRD BOOKINGSFlybe’s 2013-14 Christmas/New Year schedule from Scotland now on sale, offering a total choice of 27 routes with up to 936 flights per week...