Airline resumes Edinburgh flights to popular American city for first time in six years
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An airline has returned to Edinburgh Airport for the first time in six years, with flights to a popular American city underway.
American Airlines has resumed its route from the country's busiest airport to Philadelphia in the US, with operations resuming for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, May 24.
The route will be available to customers until October 5 and will be served by a Boeing 787-800 aircraft.
The resumption of the Philadelphia flight sees Edinburgh Airport reconnect to all of its pre-Covid transatlantic routes, with even more additions being made to the schedule.
Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive at Edinburgh Airport, said: 'We are thrilled to see American Airlines back at Edinburgh for the first time since 2019.
'The return of the Philadelphia route not only strengthens our transatlantic connectivity but also marks a significant milestone as we reconnect with all of our pre-Covid transatlantic routes as well as adding even more connections since then.
'It's a clear sign of growing confidence in international travel, and Edinburgh as a prosperous hub for it. We're glad to be offering even more choice to passengers looking to explore both Scotland and the US.'
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José A. Freig, Vice President of International Operations said: 'After almost six years away, we're excited to return to Edinburgh. While many of our customers look for sunny seaside escapes over summer, they also want to explore cities steeped in culture and history — both of which Edinburgh and Philadelphia offer in spades.
'With this route, our customers in Scotland will have access to our premier hub in Philadelphia, from where they can connect to more than 120 destinations in the U.S and beyond.'
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