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Tight security as airport reopens | Tight security as airport reopens |
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Glasgow Airport is fully operational after disruption caused by Saturday's terror attack. | |
Airport operators BAA said there were still some flight cancellations and passengers were advised to check with their airline before setting out. | Airport operators BAA said there were still some flight cancellations and passengers were advised to check with their airline before setting out. |
The main terminal and the car parks have re-opened although the airport forecourt remains closed. | The main terminal and the car parks have re-opened although the airport forecourt remains closed. |
At Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports, the forecourts remained closed to private vehicles. | At Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports, the forecourts remained closed to private vehicles. |
People travelling to Edinburgh Airport are strongly advised to allow extra time for their journey to the airport and wherever possible to travel by public transport. | People travelling to Edinburgh Airport are strongly advised to allow extra time for their journey to the airport and wherever possible to travel by public transport. |
All scheduled flights are due to operate although a number are subject to delay. | All scheduled flights are due to operate although a number are subject to delay. |
Aberdeen Airport warn that restrictions were in place for pick-up and drop-off traffic. | Aberdeen Airport warn that restrictions were in place for pick-up and drop-off traffic. |
Friends and relatives are advised not to travel to the airports unless absolutely necessary. | Friends and relatives are advised not to travel to the airports unless absolutely necessary. |
BAA said Glasgow Airport was very busy and advised people to allow plenty of time to get there. | BAA said Glasgow Airport was very busy and advised people to allow plenty of time to get there. |
Airport spokesman Donald Morrison said: "The airport is fully operational and the vast majority of flights appear to be running to schedule. | Airport spokesman Donald Morrison said: "The airport is fully operational and the vast majority of flights appear to be running to schedule. |
"We would advise anyone concerned about the status of their flight to check with their airline before leaving for the airport. | "We would advise anyone concerned about the status of their flight to check with their airline before leaving for the airport. |
"However, the airport is back in business and it seems that the schedule is back to normal." | "However, the airport is back in business and it seems that the schedule is back to normal." |
Glasgow Airport is due to handle 35,000 departing and arriving passengers. | Glasgow Airport is due to handle 35,000 departing and arriving passengers. |