A technical problem in Great Britain's air traffic controllers interrupted flights in the main London airports and in other parts of the country on Wednesday, although the problem was resolved later, and the exits resumed.
“Our systems are completely operational and air traffic capacity is returning to normal,” said the air traffic control supplier of the country National Air Traffic (NATS, in an X publication.
“The exits in all airports have resumed and we are working with the affected airlines and airports to clear the security portfolio safely. We apologize to all those affected by this problem.”
The interruption, announced by NATS 20 minutes before, included Heathrow airport, the largest airport in Britain and the busiest in Europe.
“The flights in Heathrow have resumed after a technical problem at Nats Swanwick's air traffic control center. We are advising passengers to consult with their airline before traveling,” said an airport spokesman.
Gatwick airport and Edinburgh airport also said the operations resumed.
The city airport had also previously reported. It was not clear exactly how long the interruption had lasted.
In August 2023, flights in Great Britain were interrupted after the automatic processing of bad flight plans.
The Great Aviation Regulator of Britain last year said that Nats needed to review its contingency plans for interruptions after the interruption, which the chiefs of the airlines, according to the chiefs of the airlines, cost them more than 100 million pounds ($ 133 million) in reimbursements and compensation.
