Air Traffic Control
Lords · Question HL3270 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 22 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of interruptions to flights from several airports in the UK on 8 September due to issues with national air traffic control services.
Answer
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 22 Sep 2026
The Government apologises to passengers across the United Kingdom who faced significant disruption as a result of the issues that impacted NATS’ operation on 8 September, resulting in delays and cancellations for a large number of passengers, as well as t...