Chaos at Gatwick Airport after UK air traffic control network failure: Live updates as left passengers stranded

London Gatwick passengers on the skybridge. Picture: London Gatwick

Gatwick Airport said ‘delays and cancellations are likely’ after the UK’s air traffic control system was hit by a network failure on one of the busiest days of the year.

National Air Traffic Controllers said they are currently experiencing a technical issue, which will result in flight delays today (Monday, August 28)

Thousands of passengers are said to be stranded at airports – including some sat on their planes now unable to take-off. Passengers have reportedly also been unable to get into the UK on this Bank Holiday Monday.

Follow live updates below.