Delays on Leeds Bradford Airport flights after technical issues hit European flights body

Delays are affecting some flights at Leeds Bradford Airport tonight as airports across Europe have been hit with technical issues.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Apr 2018, 19:46 BST
Updated 3rd Apr 2018, 20:51 BST

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A flight lands at Leeds Bradford Airport. Photo: Charlotte GrahamA flight lands at Leeds Bradford Airport. Photo: Charlotte Graham
A flight lands at Leeds Bradford Airport. Photo: Charlotte Graham

Eurocontrol, which manages the skies across Europe, reported that it had hit a technical issue this afternoon, leading to airlines delaying some flights at various airports.

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The fault, which risked disrupting the travel plans of up to half a million passengers, has now been identified and the system is expected to be back up and running this evening.

Some delays at Leeds Bradford Airport this evening include:

19:35 Arrival from Belfast - expected 21.00

19.45 Arrival from Krakow - expected 20.25

19.50 Arrival from Tenerife - expected 21.00

21.00 Arrival from Fuertuventura - expected 22.50

20.00 Departure to Belfast - expected 21.25

20.10 Departure to Krakow - expected 20.50

Passengers are advised to check the LBA website for latest departure and arrivals information.

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