Hundreds of UK Flights Disrupted by Air Traffic Control Glitch

A technical failure in the United Kingdom's air traffic control system caused widespread disruption at several major airports, grounding more than 600 flights and leaving thousands of passengers facing lengthy delays.

The issue affected flight operations across the country, with travellers reporting long queues and significant disruption as airlines worked to manage the impact.

National Air Traffic Services (NATS), which oversees the UK's air traffic control network, said the technical problem had been resolved.

However, the organisation warned that delays and other disruptions could continue as airlines and airports worked to clear the backlog created by the outage.

The disruption left passengers facing uncertainty over departure times, with some flights delayed and others affected as aircraft and crews were repositioned.

Airports and airlines were expected to continue working through the resulting congestion, with travellers advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest information before heading to the airport.

The incident highlights the vulnerability of busy aviation networks to technical failures, with even a temporary problem capable of creating significant knock-on effects across multiple airports and flight routes.