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Thousands of aircraft facing severe delays amid ‘network-wide failure of UK air traffic control systems’

by LLB staff reporter
28th Aug 23 12:08 pm

Airline Loganair has reported that there is a “network-wide failure of UK air traffic control systems” meaning thousands of flights will be disrupted.

Loganair posted on X, “There has been a network-wide failure of UK air traffic control computer systems this morning.

“Although we are hopeful of being able to operate most intra-Scotland flights on the basis of local coordination and with a minimum of disruption, north-south and international flights maybe subject to delays.

“If you are flying with us today, please check our website for the latest information about your flight before setting off for the airport.”

NATS, the national air traffic controllers, said in a statement, “We are currently experiencing a technical issue and have applied traffic flow restrictions to maintain safety. Engineers are working to find and the fix the fault.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”

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