The UK Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, meets National Air Traffic Services (NATS) chief executive Martin Rolfe as scrutiny grows after an IT meltdown disrupts around 2,000 flights.
Alexander also demands a report be delivered within days, according to the accounts. The reporting states Rolfe faces calls to step down amid concerns about how the incident was handled. The outlets describe allegations around the crisis, including claims that Rolfe may have misled stakeholders about the IT failure.
The articles further note the controversy surrounding Rolfe’s compensation, mentioning bonuses totaling £2.2 million. One source says Alexander refuses to publicly back Rolfe while the situation is investigated, while also focusing on obtaining the requested report quickly. Other elements, such as the precise details of any alleged statements and the specific findings expected in the report, are not covered in detail beyond the claims reported.
