Easyjet and British Airways criticise air traffic control operator on fresh flight chaos

UK · 2026-09-21

1. Step 1 · The triggerNATS system failure restricts UK airspace capacity, grounding and delaying flights across the network.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onAirlines including EasyJet, British Airways, and Jet2 incur compensation, rebooking, and crew/aircraft utilisation costs.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs dependent on air travel or air freight face immediate disruption, delivery delays, and higher logistics costs.

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