UK air traffic control systems are currently experiencing technical difficulties, causing significant delays for thousands of passengers at airports.

National Air Traffic Services has assured the public that they are working to locate and repair the fault, and while UK airspace remains open, safety measures have been implemented to restrict traffic.

Currently, no further details have been released regarding the cause or estimated duration of the disruption.

Multiple UK airports, including Ryanair, EasyJet, Virgin, and Aer Lingus, have issued warnings about potential cancellations and delays.