Computer fault disrupts UK flights

The travel plans of thousands of air passengers were thrown into chaos tonight when a computer fault at the UK’s main air traffic control centre led to serious flight disruptions.

Computer fault disrupts UK flights
Thu, 25 Sep, 2008 - 18:43

The travel plans of thousands of air passengers were thrown into chaos tonight when a computer fault at the UK’s main air traffic control centre led to serious flight disruptions.

The problem started just before 4pm today when a fault occurred at one of the systems at Swanwick Air Traffic Control Centre in Hampshire.

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