Families heading off on summer holidays via Edinburgh Airport will be greeted by a new mascot at the terminal.
Edi the pilot will help guide parents, kids and their luggage through the halls to security as part of improved services for families.
Additional staff will also be on hand to help with luggage and buggies and give more time to families travelling with children under 12.
The airport website has been updated with information for families and Edi the Pilot will hand out an information leaflet to families.
He'll keep kids entertained at various times throughout the summer.
Edinburgh Airport has just had its busiest May on record as passenger numbers soar.
David Feltham, director of passenger experience at Edinburgh Airport said: "There’s always an exciting buzz around the airport but it really picks up in the summer months when we see schools breaking-up and families heading off on holiday together.
"We love being able to facilitate that excitement and help them on their way to a fun time in the sun!
"We’ve improved our overall family offering as we know the journey through the airport can be quite a task as they ensure the kids are prepared and juggle buggies, passports and bags as well.
"The changes we’ve made provide as much information as we can, so families are as prepared as possible, and the Family Lane offers that little bit more time to make sure everyone is ready.
"We’ve also introduced Edi the Pilot as our mascot which brings a bit of fun to the process and keeps the kids entertained and allows the bigger kids get the passports and documents sorted!
"We want everyone to start their holiday off in the best way possible as it’s a big day for all of our passengers."
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