Will there be delays and cancellations at East Midlands Airport today?

Passengers travelling from East Midlands Airport today are being warned they could face delays and cancellations following yesterday’s major air traffic control disruption across the UK.

A technical failure affecting National Air Traffic Services (NATS) caused widespread disruption on Tuesday, with more than 1,000 flights cancelled across the country and hundreds more delayed.

Although the fault was resolved later in the day, the disruption has created a backlog across the aviation network, with aircraft and flight crews left out of position.

Flights are continuing to operate from East Midlands Airport today, with services to destinations across Europe scheduled throughout the day.

Passengers travelling from EMA are being advised to check their flight status directly with their airline before leaving for the airport.

The disruption is expected to have knock-on effects beyond Tuesday, with aviation authorities warning that it could take time for airlines and airports across the UK and Europe to return to normal operations.

Passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled should contact their airline for the latest information and advice.

East Midlands Airport has today (9 September) said that their flights have resumed as normal, but should check with airlines for any updates.

In a statement, a spokesperson for East Midlands Airport said last night: "19 flights due to leave the airport this evening have been suspended pending further guidance from Nats. Arrival flights at the airport are not currently affected.

"Passengers are advised to contact their airline directly. While some airlines told passengers not to go to the airport, many had already arrived to be on time for their flights.

"Some passengers, we are told are sitting on aircraft whose pilots are waiting for permission to depart," the statement said.

"However, the longer this issue continues, airlines may begin cancelling flights this evening."

The problem happened at Nats’ control centre in Swanwick, Hampshire, and affected the vast majority of England and Wales.