Heathrow and Gatwick worst hit airports as over 1,000 London flights cancelled or delayed in UK air traffic mayhem
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NATS Failure Disrupts Heathrow and Gatwick FlightsMore than 875 UK flights were cancelled after a NATS system fault, with disruption expected to continue on Wednesday.
Key FactsSep 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: standard.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: standard.co.uk
- A technical failure in NATS’s flight-processing system caused more than 875 cancellations across the UK on Tuesday.
- According to Flightradar, almost 500 flights to and from London airports were cancelled and 750 delayed by 10.30pm.
- NATS said around 7.30pm that the problem had been resolved, while its exact cause initially remained unknown.
- Heathrow suspended arrivals for the rest of Tuesday, resumed departures, and expected delays and cancellations were reported for Wednesday.
seeking assurances that lessons will be learned and systems that support aviation are up to the job— Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, in a post on X after the disruption
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