Departures from several UK airports, including the major hubs Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted, have faced serious disruptions due to a technical glitch affecting the air traffic control provider Nats. This chaotic situation kicked off around lunchtime when Heathrow had to pause all departures. After a brief resumption, the traffic encountered more stop-start delays later in the afternoon. However, incoming flights have managed to land without any hiccups, so at least that’s some good news.
Gatwick also confirmed it’s feeling the sting of this disruption, along with other airports across the UK. East Midlands is in the same boat, while Manchester Airport has raised a flag, warning that some departing flights could face delays. Passengers are being urged to reach out to their airlines to get the latest updates on their flights.
Nats released a statement, assuring everyone that they are actively investigating the issue, which, according to the BBC, remains unresolved as of now. They’ve also expressed their apologies for the mess and advised travelers to check the status of their flights with their respective airlines. For real-time updates, they’re directing people to their website at www.nats.aero and their account on X. Edinburgh Airport even chimed in on X, noting that the problem might also impact its operations. And it’s worth mentioning, airports in Ireland, specifically Dublin and Cork, are also seeing delays.
So, if your travel plans have been thrown into disarray, we want to hear from you! How is this glitch affecting your journey?
Kaynak: Orijinal Haber