More flights have been delayed after a technical glitch disrupted air traffic control operations. Earlier in the day, hundreds of flights were cancelled, and the disruption continued to spread to other departures.
The issue involves Nats, the UK air traffic control provider. When its systems faced a technical problem, it affected how flights were managed, which then caused delays at several airports. As a result, airlines had to rework timetables, and passengers experienced longer waiting times and possible changes to departure gates and schedules.
Airport teams and airline staff are working to restore normal service as quickly as possible. However, the full effect may last longer than the initial glitch, because flight plans must be recalculated and aircraft need to be repositioned. Travelers are being urged to monitor updates from their airlines and airports, since schedules can change at short notice. The situation highlights how even small technical failures can create large ripple effects across the travel network.
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