Edinburgh Airport reopens after parts of the terminal were evacuated due to a security alert involving a potentially suspicious package. Police Scotland says the item was found at about 6.50pm on Friday, prompting a partial evacuation. An explosive ordnance disposal team is sent to investigate and, after the experts give an all-clear, airport operations resume.
Multiple outlets report that flights are restarting as normal following the reopening, but passengers are warned to expect disruption. Editors note a “knock-on” effect, with delays affecting onward travel and airport processes even after the all-clear is confirmed.
The reopening follows a period in which the airport’s terminal areas were cleared while specialist responders worked at the scene. As operations come back online, airlines and airport staff continue to manage the effects of the earlier disruption on check-in, security screening, and flight schedules.
