Event Brief
Fault at Prestwick air traffic control disrupts UK flights
By The BriefBrief · Sources (13)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
Summary: National Air Traffic Services says it has fixed a fault at its Prestwick control centre in Scotland that caused dozens of UK flight cancellations and delays. The disruption was linked to the latest air traffic control problem affecting flights.
WHO: National Air Traffic Services (NATS)
WHAT: NATS fixed a fault at its Prestwick air traffic control centre after it led to cancellations and delays for dozens of flights.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 5:14 AM ET
WHERE: Scotland
WHY: Cause not yet established.
Sources (13):
ARY News,
Al Jazeera,
BBC News,
CNN World,
Deutsche Welle,
Euronews,
Financial Times,
France 24,
NBC News,
New York Times,
South China Morning Post,
Straits Times,
The Hindu
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