Event Brief
UK flights disrupted after NATS Prestwick ATC fault
By The BriefBrief · Sources (13)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 21, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
Summary: National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said it fixed a fault at its Prestwick air traffic control centre in Scotland that caused service cancellations and delays. The disruption affected UK flights, with cancellations and delays reported after the issue.
WHO: National Air Traffic Services (NATS)
WHAT: NATS fixed a fault at its Prestwick air traffic control centre after it led to flight cancellations and delays
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 4:31 PM ET
WHERE: Prestwick, 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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