Radar Glitch Grounds Flights Across Britain
A radar-related issue in Britain's air traffic control system disrupted flights for over four hours at major airports, including Heathrow. The problem, later resolved, caused delays and diversions, affecting thousands of passengers. Ryanair criticized NATS leadership, citing repeated failures in managing aviation disruptions.
A technical glitch in Britain's air traffic control system led to flight disruptions for over four hours at key airports, including London's Heathrow, Gatwick, and Edinburgh on Wednesday. The problem was resolved later, allowing departures to resume and air traffic capacity to normalize.
The disruption stemmed from a radar-related issue, as clarified by NATS, the country's air traffic control provider. Swift action was taken by switching to a backup system to ensure safety during the outage. This incident significantly impacted passengers' travel plans, with delays and diversions compounding frustration.
Ryanair condemned the failure as 'utterly unacceptable,' holding NATS accountable for ongoing disruptions. The airline demanded accountability from NATS' CEO, Martin Rolfe, stating that similar issues in August '23 highlighted a pattern of incompetence. This call for change comes amidst criticism over economic losses incurred by airlines due to repeated outages.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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