500 flights cancelled as U.K.'s air traffic control system hit by "nightmare scenario"

Thousands of travelers faced flight delays and cancellations as the United Kingdom's air traffic control system experienced technical problems, resulting in restrictions on the flow of aircraft in and out of the country.

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8/28/2023

Flights to and from UK impacted by air traffic 'technical issue'

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8/28/2023

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8/29/2023

UK flight disruption will take 'days' to fix after technical glitch causes travel chaos

Hundreds of UK flights have been disrupted due to a technical glitch, which may take days to fix, causing chaos for passengers during the busy summer travel period.

8/29/2023

Travelers face further chaos after UK traffic control glitch

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8/29/2023

UK air traffic failure set to disrupt flights for days

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8/30/2023

UK air traffic control meltdown fault won't happen again - NATS

The air traffic control glitch in Britain that caused flight cancellations and delays has been fixed and will not happen again, according to the head of NATS, the country's air traffic control provider.

8/29/2023

Stranded Brits tell of travel horrors after air traffic control chaos

Thousands of stranded travellers are facing delays and cancellations as a result of a technical issue with the UK's air traffic control system, forcing many to sleep on airport floors and pay inflated prices for last-minute hotels.

9/5/2023

FAA lifts brief nationwide ground stop for United Airlines

United Airlines experienced a nationwide ground stop due to technology issues, halting flights at their departure airports but allowing those already airborne to continue to their destination.

9/5/2023

United delays all flights nationwide following ground stop due to 'equipment outage'

United Airlines delayed more than 300 flights due to an equipment outage, but has since fixed the issue and flights have resumed, although there are still lingering delays.

9/6/2023

How software glitches this summer grounded aircraft

United Airlines experienced a brief halt in flights due to a software issue, while the UK's National Air Traffic Systems (NATS) faced chaos in its airspace caused by a failure in its system due to an "astonishing software design screw-up."

9/11/2023

Severe Thunderstorm Snarls NYC Airports, Stranding Thousands as Over 1,000 Flights Cancelled

Travelers at New York City's airports faced despair as thunderstorms caused over 1,000 flight cancellations and delays, making it the busiest day for flight issues worldwide, adding to the ongoing problems caused by staff shortages and weather events.

9/12/2023

Airline Execs: Air Traffic Controller Shortage to Disrupt Flights for Years

The air traffic controller shortage in the United States will continue to cause travel disruptions for the next five years, according to airline industry executives.