WorldUK flights delayed and disrupted after air traffic control technical issue

A technical fault in the UK air traffic control system has disrupted flights at airports including Heathrow and Gatwick, with London departures hit hardest. About 300 flights have been cancelled and more cancellations are expected. Nats says it has identified the problem in its flight processing system, but recovery will take time.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 14:32Original