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#航空管制

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Sep 21Mon
  1. UK CAA News

    UK CAA: NATS Disruption Likely 'Extraordinary Circumstances', Compensation Unlikely

    The UK Civil Aviation Authority issued a statement on the 21 September 2026 technical failure at NATS' Prestwick centre, saying delays and cancellations directly caused by the incident are likely to constitute 'extraordinary circumstances' under passenger rights rules, meaning passengers are unlikely to be entitled to compensation. Airlines must still meet care obligations, including meals, refreshments and hotel accommodation proportionate to the delay, and promptly reimburse passengers who make their own arrangements where carriers cannot proactively offer care or suitable replacement flights. The issue primarily affected airports in northern parts of the UK, with other airports also repo…

Sep 10Thu
  1. Pinchain Tourism

    UK Air Traffic Control Failure Cancels Over 2,000 Flights; Passengers May Not Be Compensated

    A serious failure in the UK flight management system on the afternoon of the 8th caused widespread cancellations and delays at major UK airports, with more than 2,000 flights cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected. In a statement on the 9th, the UK Civil Aviation Authority said the disruption may be classified as an 'extraordinary circumstance' under passenger rights rules, meaning affected passengers may not be entitled to compensation. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she does 'not believe this was unavoidable' and has called for an independent investigation into the cause. NATS blamed a technical fault, with CEO Martin Rolfe saying cyberattack has been ruled o…