UK flights disrupted after air traffic control fault at Prestwick
National Air Traffic Services said it was investigating a technical issue before confirming it had been fixed, according to the Guardian.
Flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England were disrupted after National Air Traffic Services (NATS) reported a technical issue at its Prestwick centre, according to the Guardian.
UK transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the issue had been fixed but warned of possible delays "as things reset," the Guardian reported, citing a post on X.
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- Air traffic control failure disrupts flights in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England – business live — The Guardian — Business
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