Flights hit by computer hitch

The British national air traffic control computer system crashed at 6am today and flights were being operated manually by air traffic controllers, British Airways said.

The systems crash hit the control centre in Swanwick, Hampshire.

The centre controls all flights in and out of London, including at Heathrow and Gatwick, and all flights were expected to be affected.

A BA spokeswoman said: “We are expecting some delays.”