An air traffic control failure has caused delays to flights at Manchester Airport, just two-and-a-half weeks since flight chaos caused by a software glitch.
The issue at National Air Traffic Services (NATS) is affecting airspace in northern and central England, as well as in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Airspace is being restricted due to a technical issue at the NATS Prestwick centre in Scotland.
NATS said the issue is unrelated to the problems earlier this month, when more than 2,000 flights were cancelled to and from the UK due to a NATS software glitch. Some flights at Manchester Airport are delayed as a result.
EasyJet and British Airways issued messages to passengers that they may face delays. The issue comes after 2,000 flights were cancelled earlier this month due to a NATS software defect.
In a statement, a NATS spokesperson said:
We are investigating a technical issue at our Prestwick centre in Scotland. To maintain safety, air traffic regulations have been applied to manage traffic demand.
Engineers are on site investigating and working to resolve the issue. The issue is unrelated to the technical problems experienced earlier this month.
We apologise for the disruption and any delays to passengers’ journeys. Passengers should check with their airline for the latest information on their flight.
