Photo: Yau Ming Low / Shutterstock.com Flights have resumed at London Gatwick and other major UK airports following the technical issue that disrupted the country’s air traffic control systems on Tuesday, September 8, but passengers are being warned that delays and cancellations could continue as airlines work to recover their schedules.
London Gatwick confirmed that departures and arrivals have now resumed, although the airport said it would take time for operations to return fully to normal.
Passengers have been advised to continue checking directly with their airlines for the latest information before traveling to the airport.
At Heathrow Airport, flights are operating today following the NATS technical issue, but the airport warned that disruption could continue as airlines reposition aircraft and crew.
Heathrow is advising passengers to check their flight status with their airline before setting off for the airport and to travel only if their flight has been confirmed as operating.
The airport said it has deployed additional colleagues across its terminals to assist passengers and is working with NATS and airline partners to restore normal operations.
Manchester Airport also confirmed that NATS has fixed the technical issue affecting national air traffic control systems.
However, the airport warned that flight disruption is expected to continue for the remainder of the day while airlines recover their schedules.
Manchester expects a full flight schedule to operate tomorrow, although the airport could be significantly busier as passengers affected by the disruption are moved onto later flights.
Travelers have again been urged to check directly with their airline before going to the airport.
At Birmingham Airport, departures restarted on Tuesday at 18:40 local time after the technical problem.
The airport said it is continuing to work with NATS, airlines and handling agents to clear the backlog created by the disruption.
Passengers affected by delays are being advised to check their individual flight status with their airline, rather than relying solely on airport information.