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Greek air traffic controllers pushed to limit by tourism boom

A surge in flights, staff shortages and ageing infrastructure are increasing pressure on controllers as Greece races to modernise its aviation network.

Euronews

Tourism boom pushes limits of Athens air traffic control

ATHENS - Green arrows representing tourist-laden jets pile up on the screens of the Athens air traffic controllers, a puzzle to solve at the height of tourist season.

Bangkok Post

Greece: Civil Aviation Authority reports fewer flight delays recorded in June

The problem of flight delays at Greek airports has now reached the highest echelons of the national government in Athens.

Euronews

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Heathrow and Gatwick flight delays continue as thunderstorms leave thousands of travellers stranded

Hundreds of flights delayed and dozens cancelled at London’s two biggest airports, with disruption continuing into Sunday

Evening Standard

Turbulence on the tarmac: These European airports have the worst delays

Although late takeoffs are decreasing, aviation authorities warn that too many travellers are still experiencing delays.

Euronews

Space junk may threaten flight delays as satellites crowd Earth's orbit

As satellite launches skyrocket and orbital debris multiplies, aviation authorities are scrambling to prevent space junk from causing the next major flight disruption

Euronews

London Airspace Closed Today: Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, and More Affected

Radar failure shuts down London airspace for over an hour, causing widespread disruption at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and beyond. NATS confirms system now restored.

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Ryanair and easyJet demand EU action after French air traffic control strikes cause travel chaos

Over 1 million passengers were affected by French air traffic strikes in early July, as airlines warn of potential for further summer chaos.

Euronews

Ryanair claims French airport strikers wanted ‘time off’ amid travel chaos

The airline has warned passengers that further strike action could return this summer

The Independent UK

What air-traffic control’s worst problems for 25 years mean for your flights

Exclusive: Latest figures show France accounts for half of all delays across Europe, partly due to strike

The Independent UK

£100m hit to air travel caused by French air-traffic controller strikes, says industry body

The strikes on 3 and 4 July resulted in early 3,000 flight cancellations and more than 7,400 delays

The Independent UK

Brits flying to Europe for summer holidays warned they face disruption amid surge in flight delays

An estimated 90 million passengers are expected to fly to or from UK airports between June and September this year

Evening Standard

Simon Calder issues holiday warning to millions this summer

Holidaymakers face worst air traffic control issues in 25 years with 30 million passengers facing delays this summer

The Independent UK

Will a single European airspace cure air traffic control woes – and cut CO2?

Better integration would help reduce delays, but despite airline backing there are legal and political problems

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The Independent UK

Air-traffic control in Europe is no longer fit for purpose, says easyJet boss

Exclusive: CEO Johan Lundgren says over half the airline’s departures on Sunday were hit by air-traffic control slot delays

The Independent UK

Ryanair boss warns passengers face summer holiday flight cancellations over air traffic control crisis

Exclusive: ‘It’s awful for our crews, it’s awful for passengers’ – Eddie Wilson, chief executive Ryanair DAC

The Independent UK

Flight cancellations and long delays at UK airports mar start to peak travel weekend

Exclusive: Wizz Air passengers from Sicily finally fly home on third day, as other travellers face 12-hour delays

The Independent UK

EasyJet flights ‘delayed by over four hours by air-traffic control’ – but Ryanair free to fly

Exclusive: A Ryanair plane was given permission to depart on the same route and landed on schedule

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The Independent UK

Airlines rage about bank holiday Monday air traffic control meltdown

‘The numpties at Nats didn’t tell us. We had to find out from someone else that they’d crashed their system,’ says Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary

The Independent UK

Gatwick chaos as air traffic control shortage forces dozens of flights to be diverted

‘We apologise very sincerely to everyone who has been inconvenienced” – Nats statement after the third air traffic control issue in 18 days

The Independent UK

What went wrong during the UK’s crippling air traffic control failure?

Was the flight plan that triggered the IT shutdown for an Air France San Francisco-Paris departure?

The Independent UK

Strike action threat to summer flights in Europe eases as offer made in staffing dispute

Union representing Brussels-based Eurocontrol staff puts improved deal to a vote

The Guardian - UK

Heathrow asks airlines to carry excess fuel despite carbon impact

Airport cites supply issues, but says there has been no impact on passengers or flights

Manchester Evening News

Experts have identified one UK airport as the worst in Europe for air traffic control delays

It's suffering more flight delays than any other major European airport

The Independent UK

Gatwick ‘worst-performing European airport for air traffic control delays’

The director-general of global airline body the International Air Transport Association said the West Sussex airport was suffering ‘severe impacts’.

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