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easyJet has announced new flights to Sicily and Turkey from Edinburgh Airport. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

easyJet announces two new summer routes from the Capital Alexandra Baff

Passengers at Edinburgh airport could face a summer of travel disruption after staff voted to strike over pay. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Travel chaos fear as airport staff vote to strike Ian Swanson

Edinburgh Airport was the seventh worst airport for flight delays in 2022, according to new data.

Edinburgh Airport named as one of the worst for flight delays Anna Bryan

Edinburgh Airport has announced twice weekly flights to Beijing, the capital city of China (Getty Images)

Airport announces 'exciting' new flights to China Ginny Sanderson

Unite members at Edinburgh Airport are being balloted on strike action which the union says could lead to travel chaos this summer.

Travel chaos threat as airport workers balloted on strike action Ian Swanson

Budget airline Jet2 to launch new winter service from Edinburgh Airport to Prague in the lead-up to Christmas.

New flights launched from Edinburgh to Prague Anna Bryan

Edinburgh blogger Shaun Alexander was treated to a spectacular showing of the Northern Lights over East Lothian on Sunday night. (Shaun Alexander/Dreaming of Scotland)

Man spots 'spectacular' Northern Lights show Anna Bryan

Jim, left, who works at Edinburgh Airport, won nearly £7K on ITV show The Chase, hosted by Bradley Walsh, right. Photos; ITV

Edinburgh man wins nearly £7k on The Chase Gary Flockhart

A United Airlines flight from Chicago to London made an emergency landing at Edinburgh Airport due to strong winds.

Flight makes emergency landing at Edinburgh Airport Anna Bryan

Edinburgh Airport, easier to fly in than get a lift out? (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Edinburgh Airport is a prime example of the negative effects of a monopoly John McLellan

Starbucks at Edinburgh Airport saw its licensing application to serve alcohol early in the morning turned down (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

What is it about airports that makes people want to drink alcohol at all hours? Susan Dalgety

Hair dye features on the list of items that are illegal to bring with you on a plane.

7 weird things you might not know are illegal to fly with Sophie Wills

Black cabs at airport rank

Black cab drivers warn of 'carnage' over new airport contract Jolene Campbell

Air Canada Edinburgh to Toronto flights extended into winter

Flights to Toronto extended into winter months for first time Jolene Campbell

The Starbucks at Edinburgh Airport has lost its bid to serve alcohol from 5am. Photo by Lisa Ferguson.

Airport coffee shop's bid to serve alcohol from 5am rejected Donald Turvill, LDR

Before the pandemic, Eastfield Road saw frequent traffic jams - and now passenger numbers are nearly back to pre-Covid levels. Picture: Lesley Martin.

Plans for airport access road blocked by ministers Ian Swanson

Being stuck in a traffic jam is no one's idea of fun (Picture: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

West Edinburgh's traffic gridlock looks set to get a lot worse Vladimir McTavish

Commuters left waiting as Edinburgh Trams services disrupted by power and communication faults.

Tram service suspended due to fault Anna Bryan

The flight, bound for Gran Canaria, was met with emergency services on the Manchester Airport tarmac.

Flight to Gran Canaria forced to make emergency landing in Manchester Dennis Morton

A Jet2 flight from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria made an emergency landing in Manchester.

Flight forced to make emergency landing Anna Bryan

Edinburgh Airport has announced they will have two flights a day to New York this summer and autumn. Photo: Getty Images

Edinburgh Airport announces two flights a day to New York Gary Flockhart

Capital Cars has won the bid for Edinburgh Airport

Taxi services from airport now to be provided by private hire company Jolene Campbell

Marrakesh in Morocco is the best-value winter sun destination to fly to from Edinburgh. You can get the most sunshine for your money in this city in Northern Africa. The average cost of a holiday for two to the vibrant trading city is £744.32, with holidaymakers in Marrakesh experiencing 10.06 hours of winter sun per day, 8.65 hours more than in Edinburgh.

The 10 best-value sunny destinations to fly to from Edinburgh Airport Anna Bryan

Wizz Air, which operates flights from Edinburgh Airport, has been named the worst short-haul airline by UK passengers.

Travellers urged to 'avoid' budget airline Gary Flockhart

Jet2 announced extra routes to Majorca and Tenerife in response to 'strong demand from customers'.

Jet2 announces extra flights to Spanish hotspots Gary Flockhart

Paris is the perfect place to visit on Valentine's Day - after all, it is known as 'the City of Love'. In the romantic city, you can visit the Ponts des Arts - the Love Lock Bridge, take a sunset cruise along the Seine, or steal a kiss at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Direct flights from Edinburgh Airport start at £50.

8 romantic getaways you can fly direct to for Valentine's Day Anna Bryan

M&Co: Fashion retailer to close down all stores axing almost 2,000 jobs

M&Co announces it will be closing all its stores Rachel Mackie

Passengers will now be able to fly direct from Edinburgh Airport to Rhodes in Greece this summer.

Ryanair announces new route for summer holiday-makers Anna Bryan

Baggage handling staff at Edinburgh airport are fighting for increased pay

Airport staff warn of Easter strikes as they hit back at 'insulting' pay offer Jolene Campbell

Loganair will be running a twice-daily service from Edinburgh to the historic city of Exeter - which is only a short drive away from the English Riviera.

Airline to double daily service to 'English Riviera' Anna Bryan

Edinburgh Airport's The Sir Walter Scott is a popular choice for a pre-flight pint with many travellers.

Every airport Wetherspoons ranked - how Edinburgh fared Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh Airport warns of potential delays as UK Border Force staff go on strike

Edinburgh Airport warns of potential delays Rachel Mackie

Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

Ryanair launches cheap flights from Edinburgh to Venice Gary Flockhart

Flybe

All Flybe flights from Edinburgh Airport cancelled Rahmah Ghazali

Jet2 added additional flights from Edinburgh to the sunny city of Antalya in Turkey.

Budget airline announces new flights to holiday destination Anna Bryan

Delta will run a service from Edinburgh Airport to Atlanta seven days a week. Picture: Delta Air Lines

Edinburgh Airport announces daily service to US holiday destination Anna Bryan

There are plenty of sunny and warm destinations that you can fly direct to from Edinburgh, such as Antalya, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria.

8 winter sun destinations you can fly direct to Anna Bryan

The Unite union says guarantees are needed about wages and conditions with Leith's new green freeport.

Union seeks guarantees on workers' rights in freeport Ian Swanson

Leith's new Outer Berth is a key part of the development.

All you need to know about green freeports Ian Swanson

Towan Beach, in Newquay, is one of the most beautiful spots in Cornwall. Manfred Gottschalk/Getty Images

Ryanair adds new route from Edinburgh to Cornwall Gary Flockhart

An artist's impression of the new pickup and dropoff system at Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport moves pick-up zone to new location Ginny Sanderson

All Bar One have opened a new outlet at Edinburgh Airport.

All Bar One opens second airport venue Gary Flockhart

Pope Benedict made a point of greeting children when he went among the crowds. Arriving at the Archbishop's house in Morningside for lunch, he surprised everyone by going back out to the street for a walkabout. Pupils from St Peter's RC Primary were there to sing and cheer but got an unexpected close encounter with pontiff when he came over, blessed two of the pupils, shook hands with about ten others and even kissed a neighbour's baby.

Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Edinburgh - in pictures Ian Swanson

A car ploughs through flood water near the Bush science park, Penicuik.

Flooding impacts Capital roads after heavy rain Ian Swanson

Canadian airline WestJet will operate a service from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary, connecting the two cities for the first time.

'Exciting' new flights to be launched to popular destination Anna Bryan

Edinburgh Airport development - your views online By The Newsroom

An artist's impression of the new pickup and dropoff system at Edinburgh Airport

Airport announces major changes to pickup and dropoff Ginny Sanderson

The Loganair flight made an emergency landing in Edinburgh.

Flight forced to make emergency landing in the Capital Anna Bryan

Scottish construction engineer Brian Glendinning with his mother Meta Glendinning after arriving at Edinburgh airport following his release after two months in Iraqi jail. Picture date: Saturday November 19, 2022.

Scot Brian Glendinning freed from Iraqi prison returns home Katrine Bussey

More flights could use the Forth under the airspace changes. Picture: Ken Whitcome/Aerial Photography Solutions

Shorter east coast Edinburgh-London air route proposed for airspace shake-up Alastair Dalton