UK Airspace Chaos: Hundreds of Flights Grounded After System Failure
What Happened
A technical fault in the UK’s air traffic control system disrupted operations at major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted, leading to nearly 300 flight cancellations and widespread delays. Air traffic provider NATS said the issue was linked to its flight processing system and warned that recovery would take time.
Key Takeaways
The outage caused travel chaos across the UK and ripple effects across Europe, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. Airlines and airports have urged travelers to check flight status before heading to the airport.