Nine flights to London cancelled in Portugal due to air failure
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Nine flights to London cancelled in Portugal due to air failure

SAPO Notícias9 September 2026 at 12:14

Nine flights to London were cancelled in Portugal due to a technical failure in NATS systems, the UK's air traffic control service. The situation affected passengers who intended to travel between Portugal and the United Kingdom.

The cancellations occurred this Wednesday, both at Lisbon airport and at Faro airport. The technical failure is causing significant disruptions in air connections between the two countries.

The problem at NATS continues to affect connections between Portugal and the United Kingdom, and this is not the first time this situation has occurred. The aviation authorities are monitoring the situation to minimize the impact on passengers.

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