UK AIR TRAVEL CHAOS: 1,750+ FLIGHTS CANCELLED IN A DAYBritain’s airports have been hit by a massive air travel disruption after a technical failure in the UK’s air traffic control system triggered widespread cancellations and delays.More than **1,750 flights were cancelled on Tuesday**, with disruption continuing into Wednesday as airlines struggled to recover from the massive backlog. Aircraft and crew were left out of position, passengers were stranded for hours and major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham were affected.So what exactly happened?• A technical issue hit **NATS**, the UK’s air traffic control provider.• The fault affected its flight-processing system and disrupted operations across the UK aviation network.• Heathrow and other major airports were forced to deal with widespread cancellations and delays.• Airlines were left scrambling to reposition aircraft and crews.• Passengers reported long waits, crowded terminals and flights being cancelled or diverted.• The disruption continued even after the technical problem itself was resolved.• NATS chief executive Martin Rolfe has been summoned by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander for answers.• A cyberattack has been ruled out, with a full investigation now underway.Airlines including Ryanair and Wizz Air have also stepped up criticism of NATS, raising fresh questions about the resilience of Britain’s air traffic control infrastructure.How serious is the crisis? Why did one technical failure trigger such a huge aviation domino effect? And when will UK air travel return to normal?Watch for the full breakdown of the UK flight chaos. n18oc_worldn18oc_brass_tacks CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24×7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube