A technical fault at National Air Traffic Services caused flight cancellations and delays in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, the second such issue in a fortnight, according to the Guardian.
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Key facts
- A technical issue at National Air Traffic Services (NATS) disrupted flights in parts of the UK, according to the Guardian.
- Disruption affected Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
- British Airways and easyJet were among carriers cancelling or delaying services.
- It was the second technical issue to hit NATS in a fortnight.
- Departing and arriving flights at Scottish airports were severely delayed.
Flights were disrupted across parts of the United Kingdom after National Air Traffic Services (NATS) was hit by a technical fault, according to the Guardian. The disruption affected Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, with a number of departing and arriving flights at Scottish airports severely delayed.
The Guardian reported that the fault was linked to Prestwick, and that British Airways and easyJet were among the airlines forced to cancel or delay services as a result of the problem.
The Guardian said the incident marked the second technical issue to affect NATS in a fortnight.
The disruption hit both arriving and departing flights, meaning travellers heading into and out of the affected regions faced delays and cancellations. Airports across Scotland were reported to be among those most severely affected.
Passengers were advised to monitor updates from their airlines as the situation developed. The Guardian said it was running live updates on the disruption as airports and carriers responded to the fault.
Why it matters
Air traffic control faults can cascade into widespread cancellations and delays, affecting passengers and connecting journeys. According to the Guardian, this was the second NATS technical issue within a fortnight, affecting infrastructure that many travellers rely on.
Frequently asked questions
Which airlines were affected by the air traffic control fault?
According to the Guardian, British Airways and easyJet were among the carriers that cancelled or delayed services following the fault.
Which areas were affected by the disruption?
The disruption affected Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, with departing and arriving flights at Scottish airports severely delayed.
Has this happened before recently?
Yes. The Guardian reported that this was the second technical issue to hit National Air Traffic Services within a fortnight.
Timeline
- Flights cancelled at airports in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland
The Guardian World: British Airways and easyJet among those to cancel or delay services after air traffic control fault at Prestwick Business live – latest updates Flights are being disrupted in parts of the UK after National Air Traffic Services was hit by its second technical issue in a fortnight.