UK air traffic control provider slammed after flight disruption
dpalondonPassengers and airlines “deserve better” an aviation industry body has said, as British air traffic controllers came under fire after a second issue within two weeks cause...
Passengers and airlines have called for improved air traffic control services following a second disruption in two weeks. Air traffic controllers in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England faced issues on Monday, causing flight delays. National Air Traffic Services (Nats) stated the problem was unrelated to a software fault on September 8, which had caused over 2,000 flight cancellations.
Monday saw 117 departures and 110 arrivals from the UK canceled, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. Airlines expressed disappointment and anger, with Ryanair demanding Nats CEO Martin Rolfe's resignation. EasyJet questioned Nats' system resilience, while Jet2 demanded action, accountability, and proper resilience.
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