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Gatwick limits flights after air traffic control staffing problems

A daily 800 flight limit, affecting both departures and arrivals, has been imposed from Monday and will run until Sunday.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Gatwick restricts flight numbers for week amid air traffic control problems

Airport will share 164 cancellations between airlines until Sunday as it seeks to avoid diversions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023

Covid flight cancellations are back as thousands grounded after virus hits Gatwick air-traffic controllers

An estimated 8,000 passengers were left out of position

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

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 · Sep 14, 2023

When the flight data software says no

Letters: Martyn Thomas and David Griffiths on the air traffic control failure in August that led to more than 2,000 flight cancellations

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023

Thousands of airline passengers at Gatwick hit by fresh air traffic control cancellations

The number of flights serving Gatwick Airport on Wednesday night was restricted because of staff sickness

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Thousands of airline passengers hit by fresh air traffic control cancellations

The number of flights serving Gatwick Airport on Wednesday night was restricted because of staff sickness.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Ryanair CEO slams U.K. air traffic service’s explanation for meltdown that forced him to cancel 370 flights

“This inaccurate and rubbish preliminary report is not acceptable,” Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said.

Fortune · Sep 7, 2023

Travel chaos drags on with Nats staff shortage and manhunt border delays

EasyJet cancelled 40 flights at Gatwick on Wednesday night as manhunt queues build

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Air traffic control chaos: how human error can lead a tiny glitch to spiral out of control

Several thousand passengers were stranded at airports, hotels and connection depots following the recent system-wide glitch of the UK air traffic control systems. Some passengers were told of flight cancellations in advance, so they could make alternative travel plans.

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2023