More than 600 flights were canceled on Tuesday after a technical issue in Britain's air traffic control system caused widespread disruption at major UK airports, according to flight monitoring website Flightradar24. Britain's National Air Traffic Services said a problem had been identified in its flight processing system and that engineers were urgently working to resolve it. The outage affected flights across the country, leaving travelers facing significant delays and cancellations throughout the day.

Punch reports that a technical glitch disrupted more than 400 flights to and from UK airports, leading to cancellations and delays for passengers. The report says recovery efforts were under way as airports and airlines worked to restore schedules, but it does not identify the specific system affected or how long normal operations would take.

Passengers at London Gatwick Airport experienced hours of disruption after a New York-bound aircraft was forced to abort its takeoff at high speed, according to Tori.ng. The incident left travellers stranded at the airport as the plane was stopped during its takeoff roll. Further details about the cause of the aborted takeoff or the airline involved were not provided in the report.

Travellers flying between the United Kingdom and South Africa could experience knock-on delays as airlines work through widespread disruption affecting UK flights, according to The South African. The publication reports that passengers are being advised to monitor their flight status closely and stay in contact with their airlines for updates on cancellations and schedule changes. The disruption may affect connecting journeys and onward travel plans for those moving between the two countries.

Nigerian carrier Air Peace has acknowledged widespread flight disruptions that have caused delays, cancellations and disrupted travel plans for passengers. According to the airline, the problems stem from a combination of a bird strike, adverse weather conditions, technical issues and delays in the availability of Jet A1 aviation fuel. The disruption comes amid growing frustration among Nigerian air travellers over repeated flight delays and cancellations.

The EU's Entry/Exit System, which has faced delays, is set to alter travel procedures for UK passengers heading to 29 countries. This change has prompted warnings about potential holiday delays, as travelers may need to adjust to the new system.