London: Air Traffic Control Outage Cancellation Disrupts 1200+ Flights

Major service outage in London air traffic control led to over 1,200 flight cancellations, causing widespread travel disruption.

A significant service outage in the London air traffic control system has led to the cancellation of over 1,200 flights, causing thousands of air passengers to face stranded situations. The disruption, caused by a major outage in the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) system, resulted in limitations on plane landings. 

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While the issue was resolved within a few hours, airlines and airports continued to experience significant delays. Travellers, many of whom were returning from vacations and set to resume work, faced chaos as airlines worked to address the backlog. 

People are stuck in the #UK and abroad after National Air Traffic Services limited the number of planes landing in #London#aviation https://t.co/9tUgtZOYV2

— News18.com (@news18dotcom) August 29, 2023

Airport Disruption Updates

Heathrow reported ongoing disruptions, urging Tuesday’s travellers to contact their airlines before heading to the airport. Gatwick Airport aimed for a regular schedule on Tuesday, advising passengers to verify their flight status with their airlines. London Luton Airport also cautioned about delays and cancellations, suggesting checking with airlines for flight updates. 

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NATS acknowledged the issue’s resolution but cautioned that it would take time for flights to normalize. Major UK airports and carriers such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and TUI encountered setbacks due to the delays and cancellations on the affected Monday.

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