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Air Traffic Control Glitch Disrupts Hundreds of Flights Across the UK

A technical failure at a major air traffic control center has caused widespread delays for travelers across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of northern England.

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Technical issue strikes Prestwick air traffic control center

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Hundreds of flights delayed as UK airspace restricted

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Equipment failure at Prestwick confirmed by authorities

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Major delays at Manchester, Glasgow, and Belfast airports

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