https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-uk-airports-hit-by-air-traffic-control-problemsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-uk-airports-hit-by-air-traffic-control-problemshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-uk-airports-hit-by-air-traffic-control-problems#u65817Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:41:47 +0000Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander met with embattled National Air Traffic Services chief executive Martin Rolfe on Wednesday and refused to back him as he faces growing calls to resign. Alexander demanded a report within days over the IT breakdown that grounded hundreds of flights. Meanwhile, lingering schedule normalization efforts continue to impact airports such as Manchester, which published a fresh list of delayed and cancelled flights days after the major disruption struck the aviation network.Why it mattersThe technical failure at the National Air Traffic Service disrupted flights acr https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-uk-airports-hit-by-air-traffic-control-problemshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-uk-airports-hit-by-air-traffic-control-problems#u64909Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:51:16 +0000UK airspace is reopening following a technical failure at the National Air Traffic Service that grounded more than 2,000 flights and stranded over 300,000 passengers. The disruption rippled across 15 UK airports and international routes for multiple days, affecting major hubs like Heathrow, Gatwick, and Newcastle, while also forcing sports teams to alter travel plans. Air traffic chief Martin Rolfe faces mounting pressure to resign over the breakdown. Further delays are still expected as schedules normalize, and stranded travelers are unlikely to receive compensation.Why it mattersThe National https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-uk-airports-hit-by-air-traffic-control-problemshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-uk-airports-hit-by-air-traffic-control-problems#u62967Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0000A technical failure at National Air Traffic Service (NATS) has disrupted major UK airports, leading to more than 1,000 cancelled arrivals and departures as of Tuesday. The glitch continues to cause delays and cancellations on Wednesday, affecting airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Newcastle. Over 300,000 passengers may be ineligible for compensation due to the nature of the disruption. The chaos extended to sports, forcing Arsenal to cancel a press conference in Naples after their team flight was delayed. Dublin Airport has warned of potential knock-on effects from the breakdown.Why it