UK Airport Departures Disrupted by Air Traffic Control Issue
Flights are affected across multiple airports due to a technical problem with Nats, the UK's air traffic control provider.
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Flights departing from airports across the United Kingdom have been disrupted by a technical issue affecting air traffic control services. The problem is impacting departures from multiple major airports, including Heathrow, Manchester, and Edinburgh. Arrivals at Heathrow and other airports are not currently affected by the issue, according to airport authorities.
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Nats (National Air Traffic Services), the organisation responsible for UK air traffic control, confirmed it is investigating a technical issue causing the disruption. A spokesperson for Nats stated that engineers are on site and working to resolve the problem. The organisation has apologised for any delays caused to travellers' journeys and advised passengers to check the status of their flights with their respective airlines.
Heathrow Airport Confirms Departure Delays
Heathrow Airport issued a statement confirming that the air traffic control service Nats is experiencing a technical issue that is impacting departing flights. The airport reiterated that arriving flights are not currently impacted. Heathrow has apologised to affected customers and is supporting Nats in its efforts to resolve the situation.
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Wider Airport Impact
Nats provides air traffic control services for 15 airports in the UK, and the disruption has been reported at several others. Edinburgh Airport indicated that operations might be affected, while Jersey Airport and Belfast City Airport also warned of potential disruption. Birmingham Airport stated the issue was affecting airspace in the south of the UK and advised passengers to arrive as scheduled and contact their airlines for updates. Manchester Airport Group confirmed that flights from Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands airports were also affected.
Questions this report answers
+What is causing the flight disruptions?
Departing flights across the UK are disrupted due to a technical issue affecting air traffic control services. Nats, the UK's air traffic control provider, confirmed the problem and is currently working with engineers to resolve it.
+Are arriving flights affected by the issue?
No, arriving flights at affected airports, including Heathrow, are not currently impacted by the technical issue. The disruption is specifically affecting flights that are departing from UK airports.
+What should passengers do if their flight is affected?
Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight directly with their airline before travelling to the airport. Nats and airport authorities recommend this to ensure travellers have the most up-to-date information.
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