Thousands stranded across Europe as Greece airspace disrupted
Summary
A communication failure in Greece's airspace caused airports to close and left thousands of passengers stranded across Europe. While some flights have resumed, many are still canceled or delayed, affecting especially Athens and Thessaloniki airports. The problem might be connected to an antenna failure, and neighboring countries are helping manage the situation.Key Facts
- A communication failure in Greece led to the closure of its airspace.
- Thousands of passengers across Europe faced flight delays and cancellations.
- Airports in Athens and Thessaloniki are heavily affected, with Thessaloniki completely closed.
- Some flights are now departing, but inbound flights are mostly diverted or canceled.
- Over 90 flights were initially disrupted at Athens airport alone.
- An issue with radio systems used by air traffic controllers caused the disruption.
- Possible cause of the failure is an antenna issue in the Gerania Mountains.
- Italy, Turkey, and Cyprus are helping Greece manage airspace challenges.
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