Second Nats glitch in a month triggers fresh UK flight disruption
TL;DR
UK air traffic control operator Nats faced a second glitch in a month, causing widespread disruption across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England after a Prestwick connectivity fault, following a separate Swanwick software defect in September. About 200 flights were canceled or did not fly by mid‑afternoon, with EasyJet the worst hit. The Civil Aviation Authority said passengers are unlikely to get compensation due to extraordinary circumstances, while airlines and industry figures urged urgent reform and leadership changes at Nats. Nats said the issue is resolved and operations are being restored.
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- Airlines urge action after UK flights delayed and cancelled again The Guardian
- Air traffic control latest: Airlines criticise NATS after second major incident in two weeks Sky News
- Parts of Britain Are, Once Again, Hit by Flight Delays The New York Times
- New air traffic control failure delays flights at some UK airports Reuters
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