Air Traffic Control Issue Disrupts Flights at Major UK Airports
A technical issue with air traffic control provider NATS disrupted departing flights on Tuesday across major UK airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and Stansted. The problem led to restrictions and delays in flight operations as engineers worked to resolve the issue. Edinburgh Airport also warned of potential impacts, while Dublin airport reported similar disruptions. This incident is part of a pattern of technical problems affecting NATS' systems over recent years. In 2024, Britain's aviation regulator urged NATS to review its contingency plans after an earlier malfunction caused widespread chaos and cost airlines more than £100 million in refunds and compensation.
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