Drop off charge increases by £2.50 Increase in response to £8 million business rates increase imposed on airport
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Drop off charge increases by £2.50 Increase in response to £8 million business rates increase imposed on airport
11th May 2026Changes to Edinburgh Airport’s pricing will raise pick-up and drop-off charges to £8.50 to help cover an extra £8 million business rates bill recently imposed on the terminal. The move follows a 142% rise in business rates, meaning the airport – already the highest rates payer in the Lothians –…
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Delta Air Lines to Edinburgh to New York year-round
13th April 2026New York year-round with Delta Air Lines Airline extends seasonal Edinburgh to JFK service to full-year operation. Delta Air Lines will connect Edinburgh to New York year-round as the airline extends its JFK service to a year-round operation. The airline already operates a summer-season route between the two cities, and…
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American Airlines’ Edinburgh to New York JFK route sets off
9th March 2026New aircraft to operate on new route as airline expands presence at Edinburgh Airport. American Airlines has launched its expanded presence at Edinburgh Airport with the start of its summer service to New York JFK. The addition of the JFK route means the airline is now operating two transatlantic services…
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Gordon Dewar to step down after 14 years of success at Scotland’s busiest airport
18th February 2026Gordon Dewar to leave Edinburgh Airport Longstanding CEO steps down after 14 years of success at Scotland’s largest airport. • Gordon Dewar to depart Edinburgh Airport after 14 years as Chief Executive. • Passenger growth of 85% during his tenure at EDI – growing from 9,195,061 in 2012 to 16,980,588…
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The wintery streets of Philadelphia American Airlines extends Edinburgh to Philly route into winter.
8th January 2026Scotland’s only direct route to Philadelphia will be extended into the winter season this year as American Airlines continues to grow its presence at Edinburgh Airport. The service resumed last summer, and following a highly successful return, the airline will continue operating a daily flight from 29 March until early…
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Edinburgh Airport welcomes thousands for Hogmanay celebrations Almost 124,000 travellers to pass through Scotland’s busiest airport over next few days.
5th January 2026More than 60,000 people will fly into Edinburgh over the next few days as the city prepares to welcome in the New Year. Travellers from all over the world will land at Scotland’s busiest airport between 29 December and Hogmanay, with many heading into the city for its world-famous celebrations.…
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Thousands take off for Christmas More than 200,000 people flying home from Christmas through Edinburgh Airport
17th December 2025Nearly 250,000 people will pass through Edinburgh Airport in the run up to Christmas as they travel to spend time with family and friends over the festive period. Around 244,000 people will arrive into and depart from Scotland’s busiest airport between Friday 19 December and Christmas Eve. Popular destinations during…
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Norwegian adds Billund as fifth destination from Edinburgh Airport
1st October 2025Norwegian builds the way to the home of LEGO Airline confirms fifth route from Edinburgh and increases capacity on two existing services. Norwegian will add a fifth destination to its Edinburgh Airport routes after confirming it will operate a service to Billund next summer. The service will operate from Edinburgh…
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Solar power shining on Edinburgh Airport Deputy First Minister officially opens airside solar farm
20th August 2025One of the UK’s first airside solar farms has officially been opened at Edinburgh Airport by Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes. The eleven-acre farm is located adjacent to Edinburgh Airport’s runway and provides approximately 27% of the airport’s energy needs. On several occasions this year, the airport has operated solely…
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