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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rosie Shead

Air traffic control boss under pressure to quit as transport secretary demands answers on flight chaos

Calls are mounting for the chief executive of National Air Traffic Services (Nats) to step down as the Transport Secretary confirmed plans to meet the organisation's chairman in the "coming weeks".

Martin Rolfe has faced intense pressure following Monday's travel disruption, which saw more than 170 flights cancelled, marking the second air traffic problem within two weeks.

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