During the pandemic, the differing policy choices of the Scottish and UK Government had an effect on the financial stability of airports in Scotland as these policies did not always align. Edinburgh Airport maintained that the Scottish Government’s overly cautious approach was confusing for passengers and did not provide the intended health benefits for those travelling via Scottish airports. It was widely known that people living in Scotland travelled to England to fly out of the UK, which meant reduced passenger numbers and revenue for Scottish airports. The Scottish Government’s stricter approach brought severe difficulties for Scottish airports and people in Scotland.