Well I am back from ZRH. Although I only live 7 miles from EDI, I will never use EDI again in its present format. In my opinion it is the worst airport in the UK. I had the worst experience of my life going out through the airport.
if anyone has any flights booked give yourself plenty of time,
I was in the airport at 10am and you could not move In the check in hall
As I am disabled I booked assistance from the car park through to the gate. On calling through to the assistance reception I was told I would have to make my own way to the assistance reception, at the reception
I was then told I would have to check in my own bags this caused me major stress and I had an angina attack. I could go on but we all know EDI
is broken to many flights For such a small terminal.
Here is the bit concerning expansion at the airport
2.2 Summary of key projects
Terminal Infrastructure Expansion (Value £77m)
The Terminal Expansion project is a long-term project to address operational capacity issues across connectivity, gate rooms, immigration, check-in and retail. The project will be delivered in multiple phases over the next 7 years.
Major Runway Rehab (Value £24m)
The major Runway Rehabilitation project will relief the runway for the next 10-15 years. A full resurfacing exercise will be undertaken in winter 2025-26.
EAST Access Road (Value £21m)
The EAST Access Road project will provide resilience to the airport, creating a 2nd access from the Gogar Roundabout interchange. The project is currently on hold following the rejected planning application.
Water Quality (Value £20m)
EAL are working closely with SEPA on the Water Quality project which provides an enhanced ability to capture de-icing runoff, it will improve the water quality across all adjacent watercourses.
Security Futures (Value £18m)
The Security Futures project is scheduled to commence construction in Q2 2023. The project will complete in early 2025 and provide enhanced security control within the passenger search area.
Global Airpark Phase 1 (Value £5m)
The Global Airpark project will provide additional cargo capacity at the east of the campus near Turnhouse. Phase 1 is due to complete in 2026.
Echo Taxiway Rehabilitation (Value £4m)
The Echo taxiway rehabilitation project has passed through TG2. A temporary relocation of the taxiway centreline will be completed in Q1 2023 to mitigate further damage to the pavement concrete along the centreline. Full scale removal and reinstatement of the taxiway is scheduled for winter 23-24 after design has completed.
No mention of new air bridges or gates
if anyone has any flights booked give yourself plenty of time,
I was in the airport at 10am and you could not move In the check in hall
As I am disabled I booked assistance from the car park through to the gate. On calling through to the assistance reception I was told I would have to make my own way to the assistance reception, at the reception
I was then told I would have to check in my own bags this caused me major stress and I had an angina attack. I could go on but we all know EDI
is broken to many flights For such a small terminal.
Here is the bit concerning expansion at the airport
2.2 Summary of key projects
Terminal Infrastructure Expansion (Value £77m)
The Terminal Expansion project is a long-term project to address operational capacity issues across connectivity, gate rooms, immigration, check-in and retail. The project will be delivered in multiple phases over the next 7 years.
Major Runway Rehab (Value £24m)
The major Runway Rehabilitation project will relief the runway for the next 10-15 years. A full resurfacing exercise will be undertaken in winter 2025-26.
EAST Access Road (Value £21m)
The EAST Access Road project will provide resilience to the airport, creating a 2nd access from the Gogar Roundabout interchange. The project is currently on hold following the rejected planning application.
Water Quality (Value £20m)
EAL are working closely with SEPA on the Water Quality project which provides an enhanced ability to capture de-icing runoff, it will improve the water quality across all adjacent watercourses.
Security Futures (Value £18m)
The Security Futures project is scheduled to commence construction in Q2 2023. The project will complete in early 2025 and provide enhanced security control within the passenger search area.
Global Airpark Phase 1 (Value £5m)
The Global Airpark project will provide additional cargo capacity at the east of the campus near Turnhouse. Phase 1 is due to complete in 2026.
Echo Taxiway Rehabilitation (Value £4m)
The Echo taxiway rehabilitation project has passed through TG2. A temporary relocation of the taxiway centreline will be completed in Q1 2023 to mitigate further damage to the pavement concrete along the centreline. Full scale removal and reinstatement of the taxiway is scheduled for winter 23-24 after design has completed.
No mention of new air bridges or gates
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