A technical fault causes the cancellation of over 400 flights in the United Kingdom
The setback has affected the airports of Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham, among others. easyJet and British Airways, the most affected.
A technical failure in the UK's air traffic control system has caused over 400 flight cancellations at major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and Birmingham. The disruption has primarily affected easyJet and British Airways, with 137 and 111 flights cancelled respectively. The UK's air traffic control provider, NATS, has stated that it has implemented a solution and is working with airlines and airports to recover.
The UK's Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, has acknowledged the issue and apologized for the frustration caused to passengers.
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