Edinburgh Airport reopens after alert but passengers warned of 'knock on' impact

Edinburgh Airport reopens after a security scare that prompted evacuations and a police cordon. An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a potentially suspicious package was found around 6:50pm on Friday, triggering road closures and flight disruptions. By around 3am on Saturday, the airport announced it had reopened and would work to restore normal services, while urging passengers to check with airlines for updated schedules. The statement noted ongoing knock‑on effects as operations returned to normal and did not provide additional details on the package investigation.