The problem with the British centre for air traffic control has created huge delays of flights. It led to the airspace around London temporarily restricted.
The British organisation NATS can confirm that a technical problem is at the centre for air traffic control in Swanwick. NATS is the main provider of luchtverkeersleidingsdiensten for the airspace in the UK and for major airports in the country.
According to the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, problem has especially consequences for the airspace of London. The organization expects that air traffic severely delayed as a result of the breakdown. In contrast to some of the messages would be the airspace is not closed and several aircraft at Heathrow can countries, while others remain in the air or be diverted.
