UK airspace hit by a network-wide failure for air traffic control systems and ‘traffic flow restrictions’ imposed
Gabby Logan, a presenter and former gymnast, tweeted that she is stuck on a plane on the runway at Budapest airport and passengers have been told they might be waiting for up to 12 hours.
We’re just had another short statement from National air traffic services (Nats), who say the UK airspace is not closed, but they have applied air traffic flow restrictions as a safety measure.
We are continuing to work hard to resolve the technical issue. To clarify, UK airspace is not closed, we have had to apply air traffic flow restrictions which ensures we can maintain safety.
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