A technical fault in the UK’s air traffic control systems on Wednesday sparked widespread disruption at the height of the summer getaway, with flights across major airports halted, diverted or turned back mid-air. Though the glitch lasted just 20 minutes, the knock-on effects stranded travellers for hours – and in some cases, days.
As passengers faced cancelled holidays, long delays and hours stuck on grounded planes, fresh questions have been raised over whether Britain’s travel infrastructure is fit for purpose.
