London: (RightNow) A glitch in the UK’s air traffic control system has affected over 2,000 flights. More than 1,300 flights at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and Stansted airports have been delayed or canceled.

Aviation sources report that in the past two days, 2,000 flights have faced delays or cancellations, disrupting the air travel system. Authorities have begun investigating the causes of the malfunction.

Martin Rolfe, CEO of the UK’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS), has apologized for the disruption. He dismissed the possibility of a cyberattack and stated that investigations into the causes are ongoing.

This issue is significantly impacting air travel in the UK. Passengers are facing severe inconvenience, and airlines are experiencing financial losses.

It is important to note that UK airports are among the busiest in the world, with thousands of flights operating daily.