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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

Thousands stranded as air traffic control delays cause dozens of flight cancellations at Gatwick

Simon Calder

Thousands of passengers flying to and from London Gatwick are stranded after at least 70 flights were cancelled – with staff shortage in the airport control tower partly blamed for the disruption.

During one of the busiest weeks of the year for air travel, delays built up through Monday morning at the Sussex airport. By mid-afternoon the cancellations and diversions began.

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