Flights across parts of the UK were delayed and cancelled on Monday after National Air Traffic Services (Nats) was hit by a technical fault at its Prestwick centre, the second such incident in a fortnight.
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Key facts
- A technical issue affected National Air Traffic Services (Nats) at Prestwick.
- Flights in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England were disrupted.
- A number of departing and arriving flights were severely delayed and dozens cancelled on Monday.
- Nats said the fault had been 'fixed'.
- It was the second technical issue to hit Nats in a fortnight.
Flights across parts of the UK were disrupted on Monday after National Air Traffic Services (Nats) was hit by a technical issue, according to the Guardian.
The fault, which occurred at the Nats centre in Prestwick, affected air travel in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, the outlet reported.
A number of departing and arriving flights were severely delayed, and dozens were cancelled as the disruption took hold on Monday morning.
Nats said the fault at Prestwick had been ‘fixed’, according to the Guardian, though the report indicated that passengers in the affected regions faced significant delays and cancellations.
The incident marked the second technical issue to affect Nats in the space of a fortnight, raising further attention to the reliability of the UK’s air traffic control systems.
The Guardian said it was continuing to provide live updates on the situation as the disruption unfolded.
Why it matters
Air traffic control faults can cause widespread travel disruption, stranding passengers and knocking flight schedules off course. A second such incident in two weeks draws attention to the resilience of the systems that keep UK airspace running.
Frequently asked questions
Which areas were affected by the air traffic issue?
According to the Guardian, the disruption affected flights in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
Has the fault been fixed?
Nats said the fault at Prestwick had been 'fixed', according to the Guardian.
Is this the first time Nats has had a technical problem recently?
No. The Guardian reported this was the second technical issue to hit Nats in a fortnight.
Timeline
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