Glasgow Airport flights resume service

The majority of flights at Glasgow Airport have begun operating as normal following a major attack on Saturday and the resulting cancellation of 41 flights.

According to officials at the hub, Terminals 1 and 2 are fully functioning but passengers should get in touch with their airline to make sure their flights are departing as usual as delays and cancellations may yet occur.

The airport's forecourt is still closed after a vehicle was set on fire and crashed into a terminal entranceway on June 30th in what is thought to be an attempted terrorist attack.

Drivers have been advised to use Car Park 1 when picking up or dropping off passengers instead of the forecourt, while buses and taxis should use St Andrew's Drive. All other car parks are operating normally.

Passengers who were scheduled to fly out on Saturday have been told that their luggage will be sent back to them as soon as possible and that any queries should be directed to the airline in question.

"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," commented Donald Morrison, spokesman for Glasgow Airport.

Elsewhere, the attack has prompted a number of other UK airports to restrict car access to their terminals, with hubs in the USA also stepping up security.

Heathrow Airport has closed the closest traffic lanes to its terminal buildings to deter any copycat attacks, while London City Airport has also put measures in place to ensure drivers walk to terminals from its car parks.

Stansted Airport has closed the main road leading to the site for most vehicles and the forecourts at Edinburgh Airport and Manchester Airport are currently closed to private vehicles.

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