What happened
The UK's national air traffic control authority announced that the system failure has been resolved and operations are back to normal.
The authority is now focusing on managing the backlog of flights that accumulated during the disruption.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the critical dependence of air travel on robust IT systems, and the swift recovery is crucial for minimizing passenger disruption.
The resolution of the fault will help restore confidence in the reliability of air traffic management, though the process of clearing delayed flights may take time.
Key facts
The system failure has been resolved.
Operations are now running normally.
The authority is working to clear the backlog of flights.
What to watch next
Passengers should expect possible residual delays as the backlog is cleared.
Further updates from the authority may provide more details on the cause of the failure and measures to prevent recurrence.
