UK Air Traffic Control System Failure Causes Over 1,000 Flights to be Cancelled
Summary
More than 1,000 flights have been cancelled across Britain and Europe after a technical failure in the UK air traffic control system disrupted takeoffs and landings. Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted were among the airports affected, with some aircraft diverted to other airports.
Key Points
- More than 1,000 flights were cancelled after a technical problem hit Britain’s air traffic control system.
- The disruption affected airlines including British Airways, easyJet, KLM and Lufthansa, as well as airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.
- Some aircraft were diverted to other European airports while the system gradually returned to normal.
- The exact cause of the technical glitch has not yet been confirmed.
