UK Air-Traffic Glitch Triggers 1,000+ Flight Cancellations
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Britain’s air-traffic-control system suffered a technical fault that led to the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights and widespread delays at major airports like Heathrow and Gatwick; engineers fixed the glitch, but airlines warned the disruption would ripple through the aviation network as schedules are adjusted.
- Travelers Face More Delays After Major Disruption at British Airports The New York Times
- Nats boss summoned by UK transport secretary as flight chaos enters second day The Guardian
- UK flights resume after major air traffic outage but airports warn of more disruption Reuters
- UK air traffic chief rules out cyber attack after massive disruption at Heathrow CNBC
- RYANAIR CALLS ON NATS CEO TO QUIT AFTER YET ANOTHER UK ATC SYSTEM FAILURE ON TUES (8 SEPT) Ryanair corporate
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