Flying Messenger
Need flight updates on the move? Flying Messenger lets you check flights at Edinburgh Airport by mobile phone text message (SMS).
How to use it
Text edi (for Edinburgh) plus yourflight number to 82222
So for example, if your flight number is BA1446, your text should read:
edi ba1446
You'll receive a reply giving the current status of your flight.
When to use it
This service is available up to 12 hours ahead of the flight’s scheduled time, and up to four hours afterwards. Requests must be sent on the scheduled date.
If you need to set up an alert in advance, please see Flying Messenger PLUS.
What it costs
Each Flying Messenger request costs 25p plus your network’s SMS message rate. If you’re using a pre-pay phone, you need to have enough credit to cover the cost of the service.
Further information
Flying Messenger is an automated service and only flight information requests will be recognised.
If you have further questions, please first check our Flying Messenger FAQs page and the Flying Messenger Terms and Conditions.
If you still can’t find the answer to your query, please email: edi_feedback@baa.com. This mailbox is monitored from 08:30 to 16:30 (UK time), Monday to Friday.
