Technical problems that caused delays and cancellations at airports across the UK and Ireland have been resolved, the National Air Traffic Service (Nats) has said.
Airline passengers suffered a day of delays and frustration as a telephone system glitch at air traffic control caused major disruption. Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed after the problem arose at the Nats centre in Swanwick, Hampshire. Thousands of people were caught up in the chaos, which hit major airports including Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick. Passengers are also expected to be affected as knock-on effects hit flights on Sunday.
"The technical and operational contingency measures we have had in place all day have enabled us to deliver more than 80% of our normal operation. "The reduction in capacity has had a disproportionate effect on southern England because it is extremely complex and busy airspace and we sincerely regret inconvenience to our airline customers and their passengers.
Qantas woe's just keep on coming.