Airport To Hit 10M Passenger Mark

Edinburgh Airport's expecting to serve it's 10 millionth passenger of 2014 later.

Analysts predict it could happen this afternoon after a bumper year for the hub.

Around 1.1 million people travelled through the capital in July alone.

Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport, said: “After a record-breaking 2013, we set oursights on hitting the 10 million mark this year. Our passenger numbers have been growing and growing and this year’s successes in securing fantastic new routes to a range of short and long haul destinations has helped drive the increase. 

“We’ve been lucky to play our part in delivering a phenomenal year for Scotland, one which we’ve been on the global stage. Events like The Ryder Cup and Edinburgh Festivals attracted huge numbers of visitors to Scotland.

“This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the exceptional hard work from our city partners. The help and support they have given us this year has been outstanding. A huge thank you is also due to the thousands of people who work at the airport, from terminal operations and Security Officers to cleaners and airline crew. They have truly worked their socks off this year and we’re planning to officially mark this milestone with a party in January. 

“We’re now looking forward to a new year and a new challenge to ensure Edinburgh Airport remains where Scotland meets the world. The next twelve months look set to be very exciting as we gear up to welcome even more new airlines to the capital, including Etihad Airways which will launch its new service to Abu Dhabi in June.” 

Minister for Transport Derek Mackay said: “This is a fantastic milestone for Edinburgh Airport and for Scotland. It rounds off an incredible year for Edinburgh which saw the airport play its role in 2014’s exciting programme of events, including the Commonwealth Games, The Ryder Cup and a second Year of Homecoming.

“With new services to long haul destinations like Doha and Chicago now launched and a new service to Abu Dhabi set to take off next year, I’m sure Edinburgh Airport will continue this success in 2015.”