INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
LONDON: Hundreds of flights were disrupted on Monday as a 'technical issue' hit the UK air traffic control.The National Air Traffic Service
(NATS) of Britain had to impose restrictions on aircraft movement on Monday due to an ongoing technical issue that the service is actively
addressing.A spokesperson for NATS stated, "We are currently encountering a technical problem, and to ensure safety, we have introduced
Our engineers are diligently working to identify and rectify the issue."The NATS did not give an estimate of how long it would take to fix
the problem, or what had caused it.According to reports, many flights are likely to be delayed by at least 12 hours.London Luton Airport is
collaborating with the authorities to comprehend the implications and anticipate when regular operations will recommence
Likewise, British Airways announced its close cooperation with NATS to comprehend the consequences of the situation.Dublin Airport disclosed
that the air traffic control problems have led to delays and cancellations of certain flights to and from the Irish capital
The airport advised passengers scheduled to travel on that day to verify the status of their flights with their respective airlines
beforehand.Numerous travelers used social media to share their experiences of being grounded on airplanes, waiting to take off on what is a
busy travel day due to the UK's public holiday on Monday.One individual, who was a witness for Reuters, reported being held on the tarmac in
They mentioned that the pilot informed passengers about a widespread computer breakdown that had led to the closure of all UK airspace
agencies)WatchAir Travel Chaos in the UK: Air traffic control hit by technical issue, hundreds of flights disrupted
