UK Flights Delayed and Cancelled After Air Traffic Control Technical Issue
London airports hit hardest as disruption ripples across Europe; airlines call for overhaul of UK air traffic system
Flights across the UK are experiencing widespread delays and cancellations after a technical issue affecting air traffic control disrupted operations at several major airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, according to The Guardian.
The problem is expected to take "some time" to resolve, the report said, with London airports bearing the brunt of the disruption and knock-on effects being felt at airports across Europe.
Flight monitoring website Flightradar24 said about 300 flights have been cancelled as a result of the issue, adding that the number of cancellations was expected to rise further.
The disruption has prompted airlines to call for an overhaul of the UK's air traffic control system, according to the report.
Details on the exact nature of the technical fault and a timeline for full resolution had not been specified in initial reports.
Sources
- Flight delays and disruption across UK after air traffic control technical issue — The Guardian — World
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