UK transport minister demands explanation for air traffic chaos

Airtraffic controler

(Reuters) – British Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said he had asked for a full explanation for Friday’s “simply unacceptable” aviation disruption caused by a problem at the air traffic controller NATS’ centre in southern England.

“Any disruption to our aviation system is a matter of the utmost concern, especially at this time of year in the run up to the holiday season,” he said in a statement. “Disruption on this scale is simply unacceptable and I have asked NATS for a full explanation of this evening’s incident.

SOURCE REUTERS.