UK Flight Delays Continue After Air Traffic Control Technical Fault

National Air Traffic Services (NATS) has apologised for a technical issue that caused widespread flight delays and disruption across the United Kingdom, affecting departures at several airports on Tuesday.

According to reporting by The Guardian, NATS said recovery from the disruption would take some time, though it did not specify which airports were affected or provide a timeline for when normal operations would resume.

The air traffic control problem led to delays for passengers travelling through UK airports, though the exact number of flights and passengers affected was not detailed in initial reports.

Separately, energy markets showed signs of pressure on Tuesday, with gas prices rising as European countries work to replenish storage levels ahead of the winter season. The month-ahead UK gas price rose by around 1% to 184 pence per therm, according to market data cited in reporting. This level was close to the previous day's high, when gas prices reached their highest point since January 2023.

The rise in gas prices comes as European nations continue efforts to secure sufficient energy supplies before demand increases during colder months. Further details on the causes of both the air traffic control disruption and the gas price movements were not immediately available.