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Posted 8/29/2023, 9:29:43 AM

Widespread UK air travel disruption to last for days, minister says

Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed in the UK due to a technical problem with air traffic control systems, causing widespread disruption and likely to last for a few days, although it is not believed to be a cyberattack according to British Transport Minister Mark Harper.

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Posted 8/29/2023, 9:29:43 AM

Widespread UK air travel disruption to last for days, minister says

aljazeera.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/28/2023

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Britain's air traffic control system experienced a technical issue, leading to traffic flow restrictions and potential delays for flights.

8/28/2023

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Flights in and out of Britain were temporarily grounded due to a technical glitch, affecting approximately 1 million people and reflecting vulnerabilities in the country's air transport industry.

8/29/2023

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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.

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Passengers are being warned that the air traffic control failure in the UK will continue to cause chaos and significant delays for several days.

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