Air traffic control boss rules out cyber-attack and apologises to passengers as UK flight chaos enters second day – business live
Technical issue at air traffic control provider Nats leads to over 1,300 flight cancellations to and from UK airports; oil prices rise towards $100 a barrel for first time since July The UK cannot have a repeat of the travel disruption seen at airports, the foreign secretary has said. Asked about the flight chaos, Ed Miliband told BBC Breakfast: First of all, I want to apologise to all of the…
A technical issue at air traffic control provider Nats caused over 1,300 flight cancellations to and from UK airports, marking the start of a second day of flight chaos. The foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, expressed his apologies to passengers who faced significant disruption, stating that such issues cannot be allowed to recur.
"I want to apologise to all of the passengers who have faced disruption. This is frankly unacceptable," Miliband said on BBC Breakfast. The National Air Traffic Service (Nats) was found to be the cause of the problem, but the foreign secretary stressed that there is no intention to repeat such occurrences. He emphasized the transport secretary's request to the head of Nats to ensure airports run smoothly and without issues.
Miliband also acknowledged the frustration caused by the delay and the impact on both airports and airlines. He reiterated that his team takes full responsibility for the incident, but they also prioritize passenger safety above all. Following the technical issue, a thorough investigation was conducted, and they have ruled out the possibility of a cyber-attack.
Despite the swift resolution of the issue, the disruption has far-reaching consequences, and Miliband's team is working diligently to restore normal operations at the airports affected.
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