A technical failure in the United Kingdom's air traffic control system triggered widespread flight cancellations, with more than 2,000 flights scrapped. Airlines spent Wednesday working to clear the resulting backlog, and delays were expected to persist through the day.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-09
A technical issue with UK air traffic control triggered widespread flight cancellations, leaving some passengers stuck aboard grounded planes for hours. One British Airways passenger described being served her starter course on the Heathrow tarmac after her New York-bound flight was cancelled with no stairs available to disembark. She was rebooked on an alternative route via Copenhagen, delaying her arrival by more than a day.
bbc.com
· 2026-09-08