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UK Airports Face Ongoing Disruptions After Air Traffic System Malfunction

More than 2,000 flights have been cancelled in the United Kingdom. The air traffic management system has been restored, but disruptions are expected to continue.

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What is happening

The system malfunction was resolved, but operations have not yet returned to normal. The sources report different timelines for the disruption: one says it may last until tomorrow, while the other refers to the coming days. Nats described this as its third serious malfunction in three years.

Why is it on the Radar?

The incident has caused widespread airport disruption and more than 2,000 flight cancellations, with further delays and cancellations expected as operations recover.

Sources and timeline