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Flight delays at several UK airports due to air traffic control system failure
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On September 21, several UK airports experienced flight delays due to a failure in the air traffic control system. The issue originated at the air traffic control center in Scotland, specifically in Prestwick, affecting Manchester, Glasgow, and Belfast airports.
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- Date: September 21, 2026
- Delays at airports: Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast
- Cause: air traffic control system failure
- Location of issue: Prestwick, Scotland
- Airports south of Manchester were unaffected
UK · Scotland · Prestwick · Manchester · Glasgow · Belfast · NATS · Reuters
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