UK Airports Stuck In Chaos: Delays And Cancellations From British Airways, EasyJet, And Ryanair

In an article in the Huffington Post, the UK suffered a failure of the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) system, causing mass air travel chaos that severely disrupted flights. This was especially true for large airports, such as Heathrow and Gatwick, which served both domestic and international flights. A slew of airlines, including British Airways, EasyJet, and Ryanair, quickly released statements responding to the news, attempting to reassure passengers that they were working to resolve the disruption. In the meantime, passengers are encouraged to keep informed by contacting their airlines and the relevant sites to avoid any potential inconvenience if the decision returns to normal.

British Airways Response to the Disruption

Budget airline easyJet, which flies in the UK and across Europe, was also hit by the air traffic control disruption, suffering delays and cancelled flights. The airline said a number of its flights had been affected and there were long waits for passengers at airports.

Ryanair Raises Concerns With Airport Authorities On Multiple Acts Of Disruption

Government and Regulatory Actions

Passenger Rights and Compensation

Across UK and EU laws, there are rights for passengers who suffer from cancellations or delays caused by air traffic control disruption. such right to elect either a refund in full or to rebook on another flight without payment of an additional charge. If passengers are stranded overnight, airlines must also provide meals, hotel accommodation, and transportation as required.

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