PASSENGERS have been stranded at UK airports after a traffic control system broke down and a heatwave grounded flights.
Have you been affected? Here’s what we know.
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How did this happen?
Travel delays had already ensued after the heatwave on July 25, where temperatures soared to the high 30Cs across the country.
Then things became more severe when the malfunction hit Swanwick Air Traffic Control centre.
Flights were axed at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton after thunderstorms before today’s technical hitch.
Are my flights cancelled?
The best way to check if your flights are cancelled are to find to the website of the airport you are flying out of to find your flight number.
If you expected to fly out of Heathrow go here.
Those planning on travelling from Gatwick can go here.
Flights from Stansted have also been axed so you can check the status of your flight here.
Information about flights at London Luton is here.
If you believe you are entitled to a compensation claim over a cancelled or delayed flight – here’s how you can do that.
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What’s the latest?
- British Airways cancelled at least 30 flights from Heathrow on Friday
- A breakdown with the UK’s air traffic control system has hit flights
- Stranded fliers have been stuck at Heathrow for up up 16 hours
- Eurostar suspended trains after an overhead power cut at Paris Gare du Nord station
- Scorching temperatures damaged overhead electric wires between London St Pancras and Luton, blocking lines
- Cancellations on East Midlands Trains, Great Northern, Greater Anglia and Thameslink trains
