Technical fault causes major flight disruptions in the UK
The United Kingdom experienced significant difficulties in air traffic on Monday when a serious technical fault occurred in the country's air traffic control system. The issue affected thousands of passengers across the country, and authorities were forced to cancel or reschedule hundreds of flights throughout the day.
The technical fault limited the ability of air traffic controllers to process flight plans automatically. As a result, the system had to be operated manually, which significantly slowed down air traffic. Long queues were seen at airports as passengers waited for information on the status of their flights.
Air traffic from Finland was also subject to delays. Finavia and airlines advised passengers to check their flight details directly on the airlines' websites. The fault caused ripple effects that were felt widely across European airspace, as many flights were delayed or had to be cancelled entirely.
Air traffic control company NATS announced later in the day that the technical fault had been repaired. Although systems returned to operation, it will take time for air traffic to return to normal. Passengers are still advised to prepare for potential further delays and to closely follow the instructions provided by the airlines.