UK Air Traffic Control Fault Disrupts Flights Nationwide
A technical problem hit UK air traffic control on Tuesday. This disrupted flights at airports across the country.
London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports were hit hardest. Most departures were affected from around 2pm.
Passengers faced long delays. National Air Traffic Services runs UK air traffic control.
The group is also called Nats. Nats engineers are investigating the problem. The investigation is still ongoing.
Klear Note — Air traffic control coordinates aircraft movements, so faults can affect many airports.
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- Nats Short name for National Air Traffic Services, the UK's air traffic control provider.