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Air traffic control disruption

Non-inquiry session

On 28 August 2023 a technical problem experienced by NATS resulted in hundreds of flights being delayed or cancelled. In some cases passengers waited several days for alternative flights.

This one-off session will look at NATS’ preliminary report about the incident, which is subject to a longer-term independent review by the Civil Aviation Authority. It will also examine how airlines were affected, and how effectively they communicated with and made arrangements for their passengers.

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Past events

Tuesday 23 April 2024
3:00pm Private
3:30pm Public
Air traffic control disruption - Oral evidence 23 April 2024
3:30pm
  • Martin Rolfe (Chief Executive at NATS)
  • Kathryn Leahy (Chief Operations Officer at NATS)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Wednesday 18 October 2023
9:30am Public
Air traffic control disruption - Oral evidence 18 October 2023
9:30am
  • Simon Calder (travel journalist and broadcaster at The Independent)
9:50am
  • Tim Alderslade (Chief Executive at Airlines UK)
  • Sophie Dekkers (Chief Commercial Officer at easyJet)
  • Michael O'Leary (Group Chief Executive Officer at Ryanair)
  • Mr Jonathan Hinkles (Chief Executive at Loganair)
10:40am
  • Martin Rolfe (Chief Executive Officer at NATS)
  • Alistair Borthwick (Chief Financial Officer at NATS)
11:10am
  • Rob Bishton (Chief Executive Designate at Civil Aviation Authority)
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House

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