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Over 400 flights cancelled after technical problem in the United Kingdom

CNN Portugal8 September 2026 at 23:00

More than 400 flights were cancelled after a technical problem in the United Kingdom. The situation caused major inconvenience to passengers trying to travel.

NATS, the main air traffic control company in the United Kingdom, acknowledged that it was investigating the technical problem that caused the disruptions. The failure directly affected flight departures in the country.

Authorities and the company continue to determine the exact causes of the technical failure that paralyzed a significant part of British air traffic.

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