Planes Grounded in UK: After America, now airlines stalled in Britain, problems due to network disturbances
Air traffic controllers across the UK are facing technical glitches. One of the airlines has reported failure of the entire network.
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Air traffic controllers across the UK are facing technical glitches. One of the airlines has reported failure of the entire network. According to media reports, passengers on airlines outside the UK have been told that the air traffic control network is closed and their flight will be delayed. Britain's National Air Traffic Service (NATS) was forced to restrict the flow of aircraft on Monday as it works to resolve a technical issue, according to media reports.
National Air Traffic Controller (NATS) said, "We are currently experiencing a technical problem and have implemented traffic flow restrictions to maintain safety." Engineers are working to find and fix the fault. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Loganair posted on X A network-wide disturbance occurred in Britain's air traffic control computer system this morning. While we expect to be able to operate most intra-Scotland flights on a local co-ordinated basis and with minimal disruption, there may be delays to north-south and international flights. If you are flying with us today, please check our website for the latest information about your flight before you leave for the airport.
Easyjet passengers were told the issue is currently affecting all flights flying in or out of the UK. The company said, "We have been informed of an air traffic control issue currently affecting all flights flying into or out of United Kingdom airspace." We are working with the relevant authorities to understand the impact of this issue and the timeline for resuming normal operations. If you are already waiting to fly to one of our locations, our crew will keep you up to date. If you are waiting to board at one of our airports, please continue to check the flight information screens in the terminals. Although this disruption is beyond our control, we sincerely apologize for the disruption this has caused to your travel plans today.
Britain's broadcaster Gabby Logan, caught up in the disruption, tweeted: "On a plane on the runway at Budapest airport. I am hours away from visiting my family after being away from home for almost three weeks. And have just been told that UK airspace is closed. We can stay here for 12 hours. So we get on the plane and wait.
Flights were also stopped in America
Let me tell you, in the month of January this year, due to a computer glitch, flights were stopped all over America. Quoting the report of the American media, the news agency ANI had told that the problem of computer outage of the Federal Aviation Administration was observed. The aftermath affected hundreds of flights across the United States. Due to the stoppage of flight services in America, all flight services were affected. Due to this, a large number of passengers were stuck at the airport. More than 1000 flight services were affected due to the technical glitch.
Some reports claimed that more than 4,000 flights were affected due to this problem. At the same time, more than 450 domestic and international flights had to be cancelled. However, the Federal Aviation Administration gradually resumed flight operations after about four hours of the problem. According to experts, it took at least two days for the situation to become normal.

