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Heathrow and Gatwick among airports hit by air traffic control problems

Heathrow and Gatwick among airports hit by air traffic control problems
BBC UK Tuesday 08 September 2026, 14:41 UTC 1 min read
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Departures from a number of airports have been affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.

Departures from a number of airports have been affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.
Heathrow (LOCATION) Gatwick (LOCATION)
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