Several flights between Ireland and the United Kingdom are facing significant disruptions today as a result of air traffic control issues affecting British airspace.
Multiple flights departing from and arriving into Dublin Airport have been impacted by the technical issues, while Cork Airport has also confirmed it has been affected.
Passengers flying into and out of Ireland's two biggest airports today are being urged to check the status of their flight ahead of travelling, amid reports that those already on board planes due to arrive in the UK have been told that their flights will be diverted to a different country.
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Britain's National Air Traffic Service (NATS) has confirmed that engineers are continuing to work on the problem, which is expected to severely delay air travel to and from UK airports throughout Monday.
"We are currently experiencing a technical issue and have applied traffic flow restrictions to maintain safety. Engineers are working to find and the fix the fault," a spokesperson for the NATS said.
Minister of State at the Department of Transport Jack Chambers has admitted that the technical issue will continue to have a "major impact" on a number of Irish flights over the coming hours.
Major airlines such as Ryanair and Aer Lingus have warned passengers to expect delays as a result of the air traffic control failure in the UK.
A Dublin Airport spokesperson said in a statement on social media: "Air Traffic Control issues in the UK today are resulting in delays to some flights into and out of Dublin Airport. We advise all passengers due to travel today to check the status of their flight with their airline in advance of travelling." Cork Airport confirmed it was experiencing similar delays.
At the time of writing, there appears to be no certainty on when regular air travel to the UK will resume.
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