ATC Systems Causing Flight delays

An issue with ATC in the UK is causing delays with flights around the British Isles.

Readers have told Gef of delays to their flights, with one reader and her mum (hi), having their flight from Spain back to the UK cancelled.

Ronaldsway has now confirmed that the LM675 and LM676 to and from London Heathrow and the LM313 and LM314 to and from Edinburgh have been cancelled.

The issue NATS, the national air traffic controllers, said in a statement: ‘We are currently experiencing a technical issue and have applied traffic flow restrictions to maintain safety. Engineers are working to find and the fix the fault.’

Loganair was one of the first airlines to highlight the issue, saying: ‘There has been a network-wide failure of UK air traffic control computer systems this morning.

‘Although we are hopeful of being able to operate most intra-Scotland flights on the basis of local coordination and with a minimum of disruption, north-south and international flights may be subject to delays. If you are flying with us today, please check our website for the latest information about your flight before setting off for the airport.’

The airline has now added: ‘Due to a network-wide outage of Air Traffic Control systems, delays and disruptions are expected throughout the day for all airlines. Under these circumstances, Loganair is offering passengers travelling today the opportunity to rebook within the next 48 hours, free of charge, where there is a seat available.’

One passenger, stuck on an easyJet plane in Fuerteventura sent us this pic of their view for the last few hours before their flight was cancelled.

Cas Foden-Williams

The problem is causing issues for the island’s airport, with one reader telling us their easyJet flight from Belfast has been delayed by over seven hours.

Ronaldsway has said: ‘Passengers are informed that there has been a failure with a key UK ATC system which is causing large delays to most flights across the whole of the UK. We kindly advise those affected to contact the Airlines handling agent or use the Airlines app to keep up to date or to look for further information.’