UK Flight Disruption: Isolated Technical Glitch Grounds Passengers
A technical issue disrupted over a hundred flights across UK airports, with no signs of malicious intent, according to Transport Minister Heidi Alexander. Affected airports included Heathrow, Gatwick, and Edinburgh. National Air Traffic Services resolved the problem by switching to a backup system, and flights gradually resumed.
In a disruptive yet isolated event, a technical problem halted over a hundred flights across UK airports on Wednesday. Transport Minister Heidi Alexander confirmed there was no evidence of malice, as efforts continued to clear the backlog by Thursday.
National Air Traffic Services (NATS) managed to restore normal operations late Wednesday after reverting to a backup system to address a radar-related failure. Heathrow, Gatwick, and Edinburgh airports were among those affected, leading to significant cancellations.
Transport Minister Heidi Alexander reiterated the frustration caused to passengers, emphasizing ongoing efforts between NATS and airlines to resolve the issues. Meanwhile, Ryanair's COO criticized NATS, insisting no lessons were learned from previous disruptions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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