Air travel across the United Kingdom experienced widespread disruption following a technical issue in the national air traffic control system that affected more than 1,300 flights. National Air Traffic Services (NATS) restricted flight traffic to maintain safety after an automated system failed, requiring controllers to process flight plans manually. Although the technical issue was identified and resolved later the same day, major airports faced extensive cancellations and delays, with knock-on disruptions expected to continue impacting passenger schedules.
- A technical failure in the UK’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) system disrupted over 1,300 flights.
- The outage forced air traffic controllers to process flight plans manually, substantially reducing airspace capacity.
- Major UK transport hubs, including London Heathrow and Gatwick, reported significant delays and flight cancellations.
- NATS identified and fixed the issue on the same day, restoring automated flight plan processing.
- Airlines and airport operators advised passengers to expect lingering delays as aircraft and crews returned to their scheduled positions.
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