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Flights in chaos after air traffic computer crashes
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The Independent - London
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June 18, 2000
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AIR PASSENGERS faced huge delays at many of Britain's airports
yesterday after the breakdown of the air traffic control computer
handling all planes flying into the United Kingdom's airspace.
Flights across the UK were grounded, diverted or cancelled as
technicians attempted to fix the problem at the West Drayton control
centre near Heathrow. The fault was repaired by early afternoon but
passengers were warned to expect severe delays, and advised to check
with their airline before travelling to their airport.
It was the second time in eight days that the computer, operated
by National Air Traffic Services (Nats) has collapsed, representing a
potential embarrassment for the Government, ...