Massive disruption hits UK airports after air traffic control issue

Massive disruption hits UK airports after air traffic control issue

September 8, 2026 · 5 min

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A major technical failure in the UK's air traffic control system has caused severe disruption at airports across the country.

A major technical failure in the UK's air traffic control system has caused severe disruption at airports across the country, leading to over 1,400 flight cancellations from Tuesday to early Wednesday.

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