UK flight chaos prompts backing of air-traffic control chief as investigation begins

A Tuesday technical failure at UK air-traffic controller Nats sparked widespread disruption, with more than 1,000 flights canceled and around 330,000 passengers affected; Cirium records over 2,000 cancellations across two days. The government says it has confidence in Nats chief Martin Rolfe and has ordered a full investigation within a week. Travellers report chaos and delays—long queues, changed plans, and disrupted weddings and honeymoons—as Heathrow shows signs of calm today but cancellations remain likely for some routes.