Flights across the UK disrupted by technical glitch
Flights across the UK are being disrupted after air traffic control provider NATS suffered a technical problem
Last updated 30th Jul 2025
Flights across the UK are being disrupted after air traffic control provider NATS suffered a technical problem.
The company said it is limiting the number of aircraft which can fly in the "London control area".
The technical issue relates to NATS' control centre in Swanwick, Hampshire. The provider has since confirmed that the issues have been resolved.
Gatwick airport has said it is affecting all outbound flights across the UK.
A statement from London Gatwick has said: "A technical issue impacting NATS that affected outbound flights across the UK has now been resolved. As a result there are some delays at London Gatwick while operations resume.
"Passengers should check the status of their flights with their airline."
Birmingham airport had said "departing flights from many UK airports have been suspended".
Several flights scheduled to arrive at UK airports are being forced to conduct holding patterns or divert elsewhere.
More than 700,000 passengers suffered disruption when flights were grounded at UK airports on August 28 2023 when NATS suffered a technical glitch while processing a flight plan.