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- Transport & TfL · London
Over 2,000 UK flights cancelled after Nats technical fault, MOD denies military error
A technical fault at National Air Traffic Services caused the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights on Tuesday. The Ministry of Defence says no military mistake was involved, and the Transport Secretary called the event avoidable. An inquiry is under way.
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NATS fault cancels 177 flights, Heathrow commuters hit hard
A technical failure at NATS caused 177 flights to be cancelled on Wednesday, mainly from Heathrow. Ryanair said more than 65,000 of its customers were impacted, while British Airways cancelled or diverted over 100 flights. Luton Airport remained open but warned of possible delays.
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Local News · All LondonHeathrow and Gatwick flights cancelled after NATS glitch
A technical fault in NATS’s flight‑processing system forced the cancellation of over 400 flights on Tuesday. Ryanair, British Airways and EasyJet all reported large numbers of disrupted customers, while the transport secretary said she is seeking assurances that the problem will be prevented in future.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLuton Airport flights cancelled for 95 minutes after lightning strike
A lightning strike disabled the air traffic control system at London Luton Airport on Thursday evening, suspending flights for around 95 minutes. About 30 services were cancelled, and the disruption spread to nearby Stansted Airport. NATS and the airport confirmed operations have resumed, urging passengers to verify their bookings.
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