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Chaos at British airports. At least 2,000 flights affected

RTP Notícias9 September 2026 at 21:10

At least two thousand flights were cancelled in the United Kingdom due to a technical failure detected on Tuesday in the country's air traffic control system. The malfunction caused widespread chaos at British airports, affecting thousands of passengers.

The technical failure was identified in the air traffic control system, which is responsible for managing and coordinating air traffic in UK airspace. The specific details about the nature of the malfunction have not yet been revealed.

British airports faced a situation of major disruption, with significant delays and mass flight cancellations. Many passengers were stranded in the terminals, trying to obtain information about their travels or alternative transportation options.

British authorities are working to resolve the technical failure and restore normality to the country's air operations as quickly as possible.

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