More Flight Delays Expected After Air Traffic Control Glitch Cancels Hundreds of Flights
A technical problem at UK air traffic control provider Nats has disrupted departures from several airports, with further delays anticipated, the BBC reported.
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled after a technical problem affected Nats, the UK's air traffic control provider, according to a report by BBC Business.
The glitch has disrupted departures from a number of airports, the report said, and further delays are expected as the issue continues to affect operations.
Details on the exact cause of the technical problem, the airports involved, and the airlines affected were not immediately specified in the report.
Passengers travelling through affected airports have been advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates on flight status, though specific advisories were not detailed in the available reporting.
This is a developing story and further details are expected to emerge as Nats and affected airlines respond to the disruption.
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