Jamming interrupts the satellite signals, including GPS, from reaching the aircraft and tricks the pilots into thinking they are somewhere they are not.
Britain's air traffic control system experienced a breakdown on Monday, causing delays for thousands of air travelers. National Air Traffic Services said it was facing an unexplained technical issue that could delay flights. The issue resulted in slow takeoffs and landings across the UK, with airports advising passengers to expect cancellations and delays.
A spokesperson for London Heathrow, the busiest hub in western Europe, said the airport was working with NATS and other airport partners to minimize the impact on passengers.
Airports including London Luton and Birmingham said they were working to understand the impact and the timescale in which normal operations could resume.
UK News: Flights in the UK were disrupted due to a technical issue with the air traffic control system. The National Air Traffic Service (NATS) imposed restric
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