Airlines scramble to dig out from tech problems that canceled 1,750 flights in the UK
Summary
A technical problem in the UK’s air traffic control system caused the cancellation of over 1,750 flights, leading to major travel disruptions. The issue has been fixed, but delays continued as airlines worked to rebook passengers and reposition planes.Key Facts
- The UK air traffic control system faced a flight processing issue starting Tuesday.
- More than 1,750 flights were canceled across Britain.
- Passengers were stuck on runways and in airport terminals for hours.
- The problem was resolved by National Air Traffic Services (NATS), which runs the system.
- Airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air called for the head of NATS, Martin Rolfe, to resign.
- Martin Rolfe apologized and defended the safety and efficiency of the UK system.
- UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander demanded further explanations and a meeting with Rolfe.
- Flights were still delayed on Wednesday as airlines managed the backlog.
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