https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/air-traffic-control-issue-disrupts-flights-at-major-uk-airportsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/air-traffic-control-issue-disrupts-flights-at-major-uk-airportshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/air-traffic-control-issue-disrupts-flights-at-major-uk-airports#u65049Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:56:41 +0000More than 2,000 UK flights are affected following a technical fault in the National Air Traffic Services system that caused widespread disruptions across major airports including Heathrow and Gatwick. Stranded travelers face ongoing schedule adjustments as airlines clear backlogs. Passengers are unlikely to receive compensation for the disruption caused by the system failure. British Airways previously cancelled or diverted over 100 flights, while Air India issued advisories due to multiple cancelled or diverted services.Why it mattersThe technical failure exposed vulnerabilities in core aviat https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/air-traffic-control-issue-disrupts-flights-at-major-uk-airportshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/air-traffic-control-issue-disrupts-flights-at-major-uk-airports#u63117Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:58:18 +0000A technical fault in the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) system caused widespread flight cancellations and delays across major UK airports on Tuesday, September 8. Disruption affected over 1,300 flights, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded. While NATS has implemented a fix, airlines continue to clear backlogs on Wednesday. British Airways cancelled or diverted more than 100 flights, and Air India issued passenger advisories after being forced to divert or cancel multiple services. Major affected hubs include Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and Edinburgh.Why it mattersThis even