Summary
There was a problem with the UK air traffic control system managed by NATS, causing over 150 flights to be canceled and more grounded across the UK. The issue, described as "radar-related," was fixed in 20 minutes, but it still led to significant disruption, including flights being canceled the next morning. The government is working with NATS to understand the cause, and airlines are demanding explanations.
Key Facts
- NATS experienced a system outage affecting air traffic control in the UK.
- The issue was resolved in 20 minutes by switching to a backup system.
- Over 150 flights were canceled on Wednesday, with additional flights canceled on Thursday morning.
- The problem was related to radar systems and was not linked to a cyber attack.
- Airlines, including EasyJet and Ryanair, expressed frustration and demanded answers from NATS.
- In a previous incident in August 2023, over 700,000 passengers were affected by a separate system outage.
- Affected passengers and businesses expressed frustration due to the disruptions.
