The Latest Breaking News from Nats

Air traffic control boss to face Transport Secretary as flight chaos to continue

There is expected to be more disruption as airlines deal with the knock-on effects of Tuesday’s cancellations and delays.

Evening Standard · Sep 8

Air traffic boss takes ‘full responsibility’ after thousands face flight chaos

Martin Rolfe, chief executive officer of Nats, said ‘I always accept full responsibility’ after a technical issued caused chaos at UK airports.

Evening Standard · Sep 8

Tens of thousands of passengers face travel chaos after flights halted at UK airports

Transport secretary wants ‘lessons to be learnt’ as Ryanair calls for Nats chief to quit and Wizz air calls for urgent reform of National Air Traffic Services

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Air India's London-bound flight lands in Zurich amidst Heathrow's air traffic control issue

Air India flight AI 131 from Mumbai to London landed in Zurich after air traffic control-related problems at London Heathrow Airport. More than 290 passengers are onboard the aircraft and have been instructed to remain inside while awaiting further updates, with the situation at Heathrow expected to be resolved shortly.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

More Than 400 UK Flights Cancelled After NATS Fault Delays More Than 65,000 Ryanair Passengers

A NATS technical fault led to over 400 flight cancellations at UK airports, affecting major hubs like Heathrow and Gatwick. Ryanair reported significant delays and cancellations, impacting thousands of passengers.

International Business Times UK · Sep 8

Full list of affected airports as flight chaos hits UK

Flights have been grounded as Nats tackle an air traffic control issue across at least 15 airports

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Over 1,000 flights cancelled as air traffic control glitch disrupts UK airports

A technical problem with Britain’s air traffic control system disrupted flights across the country on Tuesday, with more than 1,000 flights canceled, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24.

The Times of India · Sep 8

Flight delay recovery caused by technical issue will ‘take some time’ – Nats

Passengers have been advised to check the latest flight information with their airlines.

Evening Standard · Sep 8

UK air traffic control chaos disrupts flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers

More than 1,000 flights cancelled with problems continuing on Wednesday and airlines calling for overhaul after third incident in just over three years

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

Flights departing UK disrupted by air traffic control ‘technical issue’

Heathrow Airport, in west London, confirmed it was one of the airports impacted.

Evening Standard · Sep 8