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Record year for Edinburgh Airport in 2024

Record year for Edinburgh Airport in 2024 Edinburgh Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, has welcomed a record 15 million passengers in a single year, a milestone achieved for the first time ever at a Scottish airport. The milestone was reached earlier this month at Scotland’s busiest airport, marking the first time any airport in Scotland has recorded such numbers. Edinburgh Airport is among the first airports in the UK to achieve growth in both passenger numbers and connectivity options following Covid. The record-breaking year comes as the airport introduced new routes in 2024 and facilitated travel for major events. Key highlights include: Emirates returning to Edinburgh with a daily service to Dubai. JetBlue entering the...
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Price changes to encourage use of public transport at Edinburgh

Price changes to encourage use of public transport at Edinburgh Changes to the pricing structure at Edinburgh Airport, now part of the VINCI Airports network, will see the cost of picking up and dropping off passengers increase by £1 to encourage more use of public transport. From January 13, the cost to use the pickup and drop off area will start at £6 for the first ten minutes at the airport. The increase will mean that use of the area will be competitively priced against public transport, a mode of transport that 37% of passengers already use. Our Surface Access Strategy seeks to grow that number further while reducing the emissions caused by transport to and from the airport. Revenue raised will assist in improving passenger...
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Airport seeks feedback on future noise management plans

Airport seeks feedback on future noise management plans Edinburgh Airport is seeking feedback from communities on how it plans to manage and mitigate noise caused by aviation operations. The airport, now part of the VINCI Airports network, has launched its draft Noise Action Plan (NAP) for 2024 to 2028 and in the weeks and months ahead will discuss the plan with those living in areas most impacted. A series of online meetings will be held with local communities and other key stakeholders, and views put forward during these meetings will help shape the airport’s approach in the years to come. This comes as EDI continues to build on the Trusted Neighbour pillar of its Greater Good sustainability strategy, with an emphasis on ensuring...
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Emirates returns to Edinburgh

Emirates returns to Edinburgh Emirates has landed in the Scottish capital for the first time since 2020 as the airline resumes its direct service between Edinburgh and Dubai. The airline will operate a daily service between Edinburgh Airport, now part of the VINCI Airports network, and Dubai throughout the year, re-establishing an important link to one of the world’s leading global hubs. The flight was welcomed to the capital with a performance from members of the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo, piping the flight onto stand. The route will initially be served by a Boeing 777 before the airline introduces its very first A350 onto the route, complete with Emirates’ acclaimed Premium Economy product and its brand new Business...
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Check-in improvements will deliver more space for passengers at Edinburgh Airport

Check-in improvements will deliver more space for passengers at Edinburgh Airport Image: Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, has launched a £5.8 million project to redesign its check-in hall. This project will deliver more space for passengers and introduce new self-service technology and digital wayfinding. The investment will see zones A and D redesigned to create an improved, more seamless experience for passengers, with works ongoing from October 1. Zone A, the area currently used by Ryanair, will undergo a full redesign with digital wayfinding, video walls, and new self-service machines introduced while zone D, currently used by Jet2.com and other carriers, will also see an open collector and...
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American Airlines reinstates Edinburgh to Philadelphia route

It's always EDI to Philadelphia The daily seasonal route between Edinburgh and Philadelphia will be reinstated next year as American Airlines returns to Scotland. The airline will be back in Scotland’s capital for the first time since 2019, with its first flight from Edinburgh departing on 24 May 2025. The service will end on 5 October and will be served by a Boeing 787-800 aircraft. Route Time Flight number Dates EDI - PHL 1135 - 1400 AA 0279 24 May - 5 October PHL - EDI 1905 - 0700 AA 0278 23 May - 4 October North America continues to be one of the most attractive inbound and outbound markets for Scotland and the arrival of this service represents a further boost to travellers looking to explore the US and Scotland's tourism...
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Hello Halifax!

Hello Halifax! A third WestJet route has arrived at Edinburgh Airport, with a new summer seasonal service to Halifax starting today (21 June 2024). The Halifax service will run 3 days per week from June 21st until September 4th, operated on a Boeing 737. Flights to the coastal town will allow passengers to explore the region’s rich history and open onward connections to a range of Canadian destinations, thanks to the WestJet network. The route is the third addition for the Canadian airline from Edinburgh Airport, complementing other popular routes to Calgary and Toronto, increasing Scotland’s direct connectivity to Canada. Edinburgh Airport is now able to offer more transatlantic routes than ever, broadening our reach into North...
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New food and drink outlets will improve passenger choice

New food and drink outlets will improve passenger choice A revamp of Edinburgh Airport’s food and beverage offering will see three new brands introduced to the terminal, with work due to start later this year. PizzaExpress, Icons and Seoul Bird will become the latest new names in premises after security, expanding choice for passengers and staff. PizzaExpress is a well-known high street pizzeria and will move into a new space that is currently being created. Icons is a new sports bar, serving food and drink and celebrating some of Scotland’s and the world’s greatest sports stars. Seoul Bird will serve Korean fried chicken, gourmet burgers and rice bowls, and this will be their first Scottish and first airport franchise. The new food...
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Twenty years of United at Edinburgh Airport

Twenty years of United at Edinburgh Airport Picture: Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport and United Airlines are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the nonstop service between Edinburgh Airport and New York/Newark. Since its launch in June 2004, the airline has carried more 2.4 million customers on nearly 17,000 flights on this route. The airline’s presence in Edinburgh has gone from strength to strength since, now operating daily year-round flights from Edinburgh to New York/Newark, with flights doubling from once to twice daily during the peak summer season 2024. United also operates daily seasonal services from Edinburgh to Washington D.C. and Chicago O’Hare. United is the only airline offering year-round service from Edinburgh...
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