Air Traffic Control
Commons · Question 28699 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 15 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Dame Nia Griffith
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, in the light of the recent NATS technical failure, for what reason a single technical failure can cause widespread disruption.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 15 Sep 2026
The Government recognises that serious air traffic control incidents are rare, however when they do occur, they have a serious impact on passengers and aviation operations.The Government apologises to passengers across the United Kingdom who faced signifi...