Flight Disruption Chaos: Britain's Radar Malfunction Resolved After Hours
A radar-related technical issue disrupted Britain's air traffic control for over four hours, causing major flight delays at airports. The problem was resolved by switching to a backup system, allowing normal operations to resume. Ryanair criticized NATS' handling, calling for the CEO's resignation.
A significant radar-related technical issue in Britain's air traffic control system caused widespread disruptions at major airports on Wednesday. The issue, which lasted over four hours, led to flight delays across London and beyond, inconveniencing thousands of passengers.
NATS, the country's air traffic control provider, confirmed the successful resolution of the problem, stating that systems are fully operational and that air traffic capacity is returning to normal. Departures have resumed at all affected airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Edinburgh.
Ryanair criticized the air traffic control agency, calling the disruption 'utterly unacceptable' and demanding the resignation of NATS CEO Martin Rolfe. The incident mirrors a similar outage in August 2023, highlighting ongoing challenges for Britain's aviation sector.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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