A significant technical malfunction within the British flight processing system led to the cancellation of over 1,000 flights across the United Kingdom. Although National Air Traffic Services reported that the issue was addressed by evening, the disruption caused extensive delays at 15 airports, including major hubs like Heathrow and Gatwick. Airlines such as British Airways, Ryanair, and EasyJet confirmed that thousands of passengers were affected, with many travelers left stranded on grounded aircraft for hours. The backlog created chaotic scenes at baggage claim areas and forced airports to suspend arrivals or divert incoming traffic. Carriers have warned that the incident will have a lasting impact on flight schedules as they work to reposition crews and aircraft. Passengers are being advised to verify their flight status directly with their respective airlines as the industry struggles to recover from the widespread operational gridlock.
Source : VnExpress International
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