Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s rousing sends off for the Tartan Army
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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s rousing sends off for the Tartan Army
18th June 2026Tartan Army fans departing from Edinburgh Airport to support Scotland at the World Cup have been given a rousing send-off ahead of the campaign. In partnership with the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a special kilt march was led through the terminal, with pipers escorting travelling Scotland fans to their…
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Giraffe opens at Edinburgh Airport
26th May 2026New restaurant offers international cuisine for casual dining and grab and go A new casual dining experience has landed at Edinburgh Airport as Giraffe opens its doors to passengers today. The restaurant is the latest to join the airport’s food and beverage offering and will serve an extensive all-day menu,…
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Edinburgh Airport delivers £2.7bn boost to Scotland’s economy
24th April 2026Independent report highlights airport’s role in jobs, tourism and trade. Edinburgh Airport delivered £2.7 billion of economic value to Scotland in 2025 and supported almost 44,000 jobs, according to a new independent economic impact report. The study, carried out by BiGGAR Economics, shows the airport’s contribution has grown significantly since…
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Edinburgh Airports adds Chania and Pula to destinations
27th February 2026New Mediterranean connections take off in 2027 Chania and Pula join the departures board for summer 2027 with Jet2 Jet2 will add two brand new destinations to its Edinburgh Airport routes after confirming it will operate services to Chania and Pula in summer 2027. Weekly Wednesday services are now available…
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Record year for Edinburgh Airport
21st January 2026Almost 17 million passengers travelled through the airport in 2025 Edinburgh Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, has welcomed a record of almost 17 million passengers in a single year – a milestone achieved for the first time ever at a Scottish airport. Last year, 16,980,588 passengers travelled through…
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Landmark medical training at Edinburgh Airport
19th January 2026Landmark training for medical students at Edinburgh Airport Medical students gain hands-on experience in simulated in-flight emergencies Last week, Edinburgh Airport facilitated a training session for future doctors on dealing with in-flight emergencies. The purpose of the event, organised by NHS Fife, was to train final year medical students from…
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Scottish Airspace Modernisation consultation enters final two weeks
13th January 2026Final two weeks to share views on airspace change in Scotland Public and aviation stakeholders are urged to share their views via the consultation Proposed changes will improve operational efficiency of Scottish airspace Consultation has received over X responses to date The Scottish Airspace Modernisation consultation has entered its final…
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New Chief Operations Officer appointed at Edinburgh Airport Peter Barnes promoted to Chief Operations Officer at Scotland’s busiest airport.
12th January 2026Edinburgh Airport has appointed Peter Barnes as its new Chief Operations Officer. Peter joins the executive team on a permanent basis following a successful spell as interim COO and an internal career spanning more than a decade. During his time at the airport, he has held senior roles across operations,…
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Hey JFK! American Airlines brings back Edinburgh-JFK route and extends Philadelphia service
30th October 2025American Airlines will increase its presence at Edinburgh Airport next year as it reintroduces its summer service to New York JFK. This reintroduction means the airline will operate two transatlantic routes from Edinburgh in summer 2026. The JFK service joins the popular seasonal route to Philadelphia, which resumed earlier this…
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Edinburgh Airport celebrates two big wins The airport was recognised with awards from the National Transport Awards and AirportsUK.
3rd October 2025Edinburgh Airport has been named Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards 2025, recognising its route development, investment in sustainable energy, and passenger care. The awards, held last night (2 October) in London, celebrate excellence across the UK transport sector. The National Transport Awards have 17 award categories…
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