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I noticed on the report that one person has a lot of time on their hands to complain to the airport! 
The full report is available to read here:
https://assets.ctfassets.net/2hwzhse...ACC_report.pdf
The full report is available to read here:
https://assets.ctfassets.net/2hwzhse...ACC_report.pdf
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I’ve always thought it would be a good idea to build a walkway similar to that when you walk towards the SE Pier across from Gate 27/Stand 25 that goes across to the 26-34 stands. Build a few airbridges perhaps. Wouldn’t be great for reaching immigration but would bring those stands into use at peak times. Would massively improve the coaching situation first wave.
This week a few of the afternoon turnarounds have ended up on remote stands as they’ve run out of stands.
Fantastic to see things so busy especially after the pandemic but the overall passenger experience must be severely dented lately from EDI. I’d be interested to see the figures come the end of the year to see if EDI beat the 2019 passenger figures.
This week a few of the afternoon turnarounds have ended up on remote stands as they’ve run out of stands.
Fantastic to see things so busy especially after the pandemic but the overall passenger experience must be severely dented lately from EDI. I’d be interested to see the figures come the end of the year to see if EDI beat the 2019 passenger figures.
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Some good news hopefully coming soon.
New scanning technology coming to Edinburgh Airport
Business Insider - 5th July 2023
New scanning technology coming to Edinburgh Airport
Business Insider - 5th July 2023
Edinburgh Airport has ordered eight new passenger check-in baggage scanners, which should eliminate the requirement to remove electronic devices, liquids and gels from hand luggage, allowing up to two litres of liquid to be carried onto a plane.
Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX is a computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner, which delivers quicker baggage assessment and low false-alarm rates of automatically identified threats. The machines provide a more detailed analysis of bag content, allowing security operators to easily spot items that shouldn’t be there.
Smiths Detection’s head of market Andy Evripides said: “The system provides higher levels of safety and security, leading to a significantly improved passenger experience by allowing them to pass through security with less hassle and the need to unpack and repack their hand luggage.
“It also uses the least energy of its type on the market, helping airports reach their sustainability goals.”
Adam Wilson, chief operating officer at Edinburgh Airport, said: “Providing passengers with a smooth and safe experience through security is incredibly important to us and the implementation of the new Smiths Detection HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX will deliver that as we adopt this new technology.
“Safety is always paramount and by moving forward with these innovative and next generation scanners, we will maintain those high security standards while helping passengers move through the airport quicker.”
Major airports have been given a deadline of mid-2024 by the UK Government to install CT scanners and Edinburgh Airport will follow a phased implementation of new technology during 2024.
Scotland’s busiest airport - with more than 11.3 million passengers in 2022 - noted that until then, passengers should continue to prepare for security as normal – no more than one litre worth of liquids, and any liquids being carried must be under 100ml, with all liquids fitting into one clear bag.
Laptops, tablets and large electricals must also still be removed from bags and placed into security trays.
Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX is a computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner, which delivers quicker baggage assessment and low false-alarm rates of automatically identified threats. The machines provide a more detailed analysis of bag content, allowing security operators to easily spot items that shouldn’t be there.
Smiths Detection’s head of market Andy Evripides said: “The system provides higher levels of safety and security, leading to a significantly improved passenger experience by allowing them to pass through security with less hassle and the need to unpack and repack their hand luggage.
“It also uses the least energy of its type on the market, helping airports reach their sustainability goals.”
Adam Wilson, chief operating officer at Edinburgh Airport, said: “Providing passengers with a smooth and safe experience through security is incredibly important to us and the implementation of the new Smiths Detection HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX will deliver that as we adopt this new technology.
“Safety is always paramount and by moving forward with these innovative and next generation scanners, we will maintain those high security standards while helping passengers move through the airport quicker.”
Major airports have been given a deadline of mid-2024 by the UK Government to install CT scanners and Edinburgh Airport will follow a phased implementation of new technology during 2024.
Scotland’s busiest airport - with more than 11.3 million passengers in 2022 - noted that until then, passengers should continue to prepare for security as normal – no more than one litre worth of liquids, and any liquids being carried must be under 100ml, with all liquids fitting into one clear bag.
Laptops, tablets and large electricals must also still be removed from bags and placed into security trays.
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EasyJet W23 - SeanM
New route from Nov. Winter seasonal. Hurghada - 2 x weekly.
Longest EasyJet flight from Edinburgh. 6+ hours I believe. Quite the long haul in a A320.
Rovaniemi - Finland. Winter seasonal from Dec. 2 x weekly.
New route from Nov. Winter seasonal. Hurghada - 2 x weekly.
Longest EasyJet flight from Edinburgh. 6+ hours I believe. Quite the long haul in a A320.
Rovaniemi - Finland. Winter seasonal from Dec. 2 x weekly.
"Quite the long haul in a A320."
My God - almost as long as a 707 transatlantic.............
My God - almost as long as a 707 transatlantic.............
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A fully fuelled and pax loaded A320 would also be getting close to max reach?
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EDI was beyond chaotic today. I flew to LHR with BA. They were offering £300 to transfer on to the very last flight of the day as all the other flights were over-sold. An hour to get through security with all lanes open. All the trans atlantic flights appeared to be rammed too. Really good to see the Westjet flight completely full. As announced at the gate. The second UA from Newark sat remote for almost an hour for a gate. Stating the obvious that EDI at peak summer is struggling to cope. They don’t have enough gates to accommodate all the wide bodies. The previously reported phased £77m, completed by 2030 terminal extension surely can’t come quick enough. This amount of money also won’t buy much. There is clearly huge demand for travel but the airport, right now, isn’t able to cope.
EDI was beyond chaotic today. I flew to LHR with BA. They were offering £300 to transfer on to the very last flight of the day as all the other flights were over-sold. An hour to get through security with all lanes open. All the trans atlantic flights appeared to be rammed too. Really good to see the Westjet flight completely full. As announced at the gate. The second UA from Newark sat remote for almost an hour for a gate. Stating the obvious that EDI at peak summer is struggling to cope. They don’t have enough gates to accommodate all the wide bodies. The previously reported phased £77m, completed by 2030 terminal extension surely can’t come quick enough. This amount of money also won’t buy much. There is clearly huge demand for travel but the airport, right now, isn’t able to cope.
I just realised that EDI vs. DUB is now at parity for both United and Delta, the non Oneworld US carriers.
UNITED EWR x 2 IAD ORD
DELTA BOS JFK ATL
Of course AA have 4 daily on top of the based Shamrock fleet but still I hadn't realsied this. Huge benefits having a flag carrier that can make money in your own market of course.
UNITED EWR x 2 IAD ORD
DELTA BOS JFK ATL
Of course AA have 4 daily on top of the based Shamrock fleet but still I hadn't realsied this. Huge benefits having a flag carrier that can make money in your own market of course.
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EDI was beyond chaotic today. I flew to LHR with BA. They were offering £300 to transfer on to the very last flight of the day as all the other flights were over-sold. An hour to get through security with all lanes open. All the trans atlantic flights appeared to be rammed too. Really good to see the Westjet flight completely full. As announced at the gate. The second UA from Newark sat remote for almost an hour for a gate. Stating the obvious that EDI at peak summer is struggling to cope. They don’t have enough gates to accommodate all the wide bodies. The previously reported phased £77m, completed by 2030 terminal extension surely can’t come quick enough. This amount of money also won’t buy much. There is clearly huge demand for travel but the airport, right now, isn’t able to cope.
EDI was beyond chaotic today. I flew to LHR with BA. They were offering £300 to transfer on to the very last flight of the day as all the other flights were over-sold. An hour to get through security with all lanes open. All the trans atlantic flights appeared to be rammed too. Really good to see the Westjet flight completely full. As announced at the gate. The second UA from Newark sat remote for almost an hour for a gate. Stating the obvious that EDI at peak summer is struggling to cope. They don’t have enough gates to accommodate all the wide bodies. The previously reported phased £77m, completed by 2030 terminal extension surely can’t come quick enough. This amount of money also won’t buy much. There is clearly huge demand for travel but the airport, right now, isn’t able to cope.
don't you mean the M4, or the M23?
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Although it is interesting that BA brought the 787 up to Edinburgh prior to launch. I dont expect any long haul - but Im surprised they havent done more from Edinburgh with the CityFlyer fleet.