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UK Air Traffic Control Glitch Causes Flight Disruptions
A technical fault at the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) led to the cancellation and delay of hundreds of flights at major UK airports on September 8, 2026. NATS has apologized for the disruption, which affected over 65,000 Ryanair passengers, and confirmed that the issue has been resolved. The UK Civil Aviation Authority is expecting a report on the incident to determine if reforms are needed.
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A technical fault at the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) led to the cancellation and delay of hundreds of flights at major UK airports on September 8, 2026. NATS has apologized for the disruption, which affected over 65,000 Ryanair passengers, and confirmed that the issue has been resolved. The UK Civil Aviation Authority is expecting a report on the incident to determine if reforms are needed.
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