Edinburgh Airport transatlantic capacity surpasses 1 million seats in 2025

James Pearson, the source of data and figure used, notes that the noticeable growth in Edinburgh's transatlantic capacity has affected Glasgow. Previously, Glasgow was Scotland's main transatlantic airport, possessing 86% of the market share in 2004. However, that number has dwindled to 9% in 2025, with many airlines now favoring consolidation at Edinburgh.

Despite the shift, combined capacity from both Edinburgh and Glasgow will reach over 1,160,000 seats in 2025, an 8% increase from the previous record high set in 2017. This expansion primarily caters to a peak in demand during the summer months, with August alone accounting for 187,000 seats.

American Airlines marks its return to Edinburgh, previously operating from 2015 to 2019. The airline plans to operate widebody aircraft this year. Meanwhile, JetBlue, which will introduce a new route to Boston, and WestJet, enhancing its Toronto service, are among several airlines increasing frequency on existing routes, reflecting growing demand for air travel between Edinburgh and North America.

Details for airlines servicing Edinburgh in 2025, as reported on March 27, may be subject to change.