“Technical problem” disrupts air traffic

Many flights to and from the UK will experience long delays on Monday 28 August due to a “technical problem”Announced the British authorities responsible for air traffic control. “We currently have a technical problem and we have put traffic restrictions in place [des vols] for security reasons”National Air Traffic Services announced In a press release.

“Engineers are working to find and fix the faults”They added, apologizing for any inconvenience that may result. The unrest comes as Monday is a public holiday in the UK and concludes a long weekend for Britons, many of whom are returning from holiday.

The passengers are stuck outside

“We are seeing potential delays and cancellations. We apologize for any inconvenience and ask you to contact your airline for more information.”, reported Gatwick Airport on the X Network (formerly Twitter). He said that the largest airport in the country, Heathrow “worked closely” with air traffic authorities and other airports to “minimize the impact” on passengers.

BA said in a statement it was in contact with air traffic authorities “Understanding the consequences” of the problem. she “We’ll keep you informed [ses] clients And confirmed the latest developments. “The UK’s air traffic control computer systems have failed that [lundi] morning”as announced on X And the Scottish company Logan Air warned of possible delays to its flights. Some customers have shared on social media that they are stuck abroad waiting to be able to return to the UK.