Air Traffic Failure Was Avoidable, Transport Secretary Says
Heidi Alexander ordered an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations, according to the BBC.

UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the air traffic control failure that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations was avoidable, the BBC reported, and ordered an investigation into the glitch.
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- Air traffic failure was avoidable, says Transport Secretary — BBC Business
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