Thousands of air travellers remain stranded in the UK after a technical glitch affects air traffic systems, prompting further flight cancellations. More than 1,500 flights are reported cancelled overall as the disruption continues.
Multiple outlets report that officials rule out a cyberattack as the cause of the problem. Coverage also notes that the disruption is concentrated around London Heathrow, where the bulk of cancellations occur, with additional flights cancelled elsewhere in the country. One report says 177 flights are scrapped on Wednesday, nearly all linked to Heathrow, while another cites a higher total number of cancellations across the network.
Together, the reports indicate an ongoing operational disruption tied to malfunctioning air control technology, with authorities focusing on technical explanations rather than security threats. Both sources emphasize the scale of the cancellations and the continued impact on passengers as airlines adjust schedules and travellers wait for clearance and recovery measures.
