Technical Glitch Grounds Flights Across UK
A technical issue affected air traffic control at major UK airports, causing widespread flight disruptions. NATS engineers resolved the issue, but departures at key airports such as Heathrow and Gatwick were paused. This incident follows a similar disruption in August 2023.
A major technical glitch disrupted flights across key UK airports on Wednesday. Air traffic controllers reported the issue, affecting airports in London and beyond. Engineers have since restored the affected system, and operations are gradually returning to normal, according to NATS.
Heathrow Airport announced a halt on all departures, while Gatwick Airport reported the disruption impacted all outbound flights across the UK. Similar disruptions were felt at London City Airport, indicating the widespread nature of the issue.
With previous incidents in mind, Britain's aviation regulator emphasized the need for improved contingency planning at NATS. Airline bosses reported significant financial impacts from these disruptions, with costs tallying over 100 million pounds in recent episodes.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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