Air traffic control chaos that left thousands stranded made worse by WFH engineer's password failure, CAA finds
Hundreds of flights were cancelled after an air traffic control system fault, while people stranded abroad faced long waits to return home.
How engineer’s password problem worsened air traffic meltdown for 700,000 passengers
One engineer’s password problems made it more difficult to resolve the IT fault which paralysed UK air traffic control and grounded hundreds of flights last year. The bank holiday plans of more than 700,000 travellers turned into a nightmare on August 28 last year when Britain’s air traffic control agency, Nats, suffered an IT glitch.
Engineer who forgot password added hours to air traffic control meltdown that hit 700,000
Over 700,000 passengers were affected when flights were grounded at UK airports after an air traffic control glitch in August 2023 - and a new report has now been released
UK air traffic control needs to learn lessons of 2023 meltdown, report says
Britain's aviation regulator said the country's air traffic operator should review its contingency plans and notify airlines of possible disruption earlier, in its report on an air traffic meltdown in August 2023.
Air traffic control meltdown made worse by remote Swanwick engineer password problem - EasyJet slams issues
Resolving an air traffic control (ATC) meltdown in August 2023 was made more difficult because of delays in verifying the password of an engineer allowed to work remotely, an inquiry has found.
UK air traffic control failure cost up to £100mn, finds review
The chaos caused by the failure of the UK’s air traffic control network in August 2023 cost airlines and consumers as much as £100mn, according to a report that called for the industry to improve how it handles major disruption.
American Airlines flight narrowly avoids mountain with 'expedited climb'
The plane had just departed from Honolulu International Airport and was on its way to Los Angeles International Airport.
FAA suspends air traffic to Haiti for 30 days after two flights from US hit by gunfire
The FAA announced Tuesday that all U.S. commercial flights into Haiti are suspended for 30 days. The ban comes one day after ...
Flight Diverted After Auburn Men’s Basketball Team Members Involved in Mid-Air Altercation: Reports
A flight was diverted after members of the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team were involved in an altercation mid-air on Nov ...