![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/is-my-flight-delayed-latest-travel-advice-following-uk-airspace-restrictions/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2021-easyjet-rejected-unsolicited-takeover-744883919.jpg&description=GROUNDED Published : 12:50, 28 Aug 2023 Updated : 12:50, 28 Aug 2023 HOLIDAYMAKERS are facing huge delays "up to 12 hours" due to a network-wide failure affecting UK airspace. Here is everything you need to know about your flight. 1 A number of flights have been delayed due to air traffic control problems - here's what you need to know Credit: Getty Why are flights being delayed? A number of flights are being delayed in and out of the UK due to a technical issue with Air Traffic Control. National Air Traffic Controllers (NATS) said they are currently putting "traffic flow restrictions" in place. NATS said in a statement: "We are currently experiencing a technical issue and have applied traffic flow restrictions to maintain safety. "Engineers are working to find and fix the fault." Is my flight delayed? A number of airlines have confirmed that flights will be affected in and out of the UK, although are yet to confirm how many or how long the delays will be. EasyJet said in a statement: "We have been advised of an Air Traffic Control issue currently affecting all flights due to fly into and out of United Kingdom airspace. "We are working with the relevant authorities to understand the impact of this issue and the timescale for normal operations to resume." Jet2 added: "UK Air Traffic Control are reporting a significant failure of their systems resulting in significant delays to all flights departing and returning to the UK. "Further update to follow as soon as we have more information." And a British Airways spokesperson told Sun Online Travel: "We are working closely with NATS to understand the impact of a technical issue that is affecting UK airspace, and will keep our customers up to date with the latest information." Ryanair has also issued new travel advice , reading: "Air traffic across the UK is experiencing significant disruptions today Aug. 28 due to ATC equipment failure. "Ryanair regrets any inconvenience caused to passengers by this disruption, which i){kind=link}
HOLIDAYMAKERS are facing huge delays “up to 12 hours” due to a network-wide failure affecting UK airspace.
Here is everything you need to know about your flight.
A number of flights are being delayed in and out of the UK due to a technical issue with Air Traffic Control.
National Air Traffic Controllers (NATS) said they are currently putting “traffic flow restrictions” in place.
NATS said in a statement: “We are currently experiencing a technical issue and have applied traffic flow restrictions to maintain safety.