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.

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8/28/2023

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

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