Stansted Airport provide update on second day of disruption

Cancellations and delays are expected today (Wednesday, September 9) as airlines deal with the effects of a technical problem at Nats, which provides air traffic control services at 15 UK airports.

The disruption began on Tuesday and affected tens of thousands of passengers. Flight monitoring website Flightradar24 say 1,300 flights have been cancelled to and from UK airports.

Stansted has now taken to their social media to provide an update.

Thousands of passengers have been affected as a result across the UK (Image: Ellie Crabbe/PA Wire)

A spokesperson said: "Following yesterday's NATS air traffic control issue, the airport is operating as normal.

"Those travelling today should continue with their journey plans and check with their airline for the latest information on their flight, as usual.

"Thank you for your patience and understanding."

The official number of flights from Stansted Airport is not noted but passengers are advised to check directly with their airline before travelling.

Disruption was also continuing at Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester. According to FlightRadar, 246 flights had been cancelled at Heathrow by 6am on Wednesday, while Gatwick passengers face 33 cancellations.

Heathrow Airport said flights were operating but warned delays and cancellations could continue while airlines moved aircraft and crew into the right places.

More than 1,000 flights have been cancelled to and from UK airports (Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)

London Gatwick Airport also said flights had resumed, but warned that its operations would take time to return to normal. The airport said passengers should continue to contact their airlines for information.

The problem affected airlines across the country. Ryanair said more than 65,000 of its passengers had been disrupted and that it had cancelled more than 50 scheduled flights.

British Airways said it had been forced to cancel or divert more than 100 flights on Tuesday, affecting tens of thousands of customers.

Nats chief executive Martin Rolfe said he accepted responsibility for the incident when asked whether he was considering his position.

Mr Rolfe said: “I am the CEO of a piece of critical infrastructure, so it is my job to take responsibility for that.”

Mr Rolfe said: “What I absolutely take responsibility for is keeping people safe and delivering the best service we possibly can on a day like today.”