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| Air delays follow computer glitch | Air delays follow computer glitch |
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| Northern Ireland's airports have warned of delays due to a computer problem at an air traffic control centre. | Northern Ireland's airports have warned of delays due to a computer problem at an air traffic control centre. |
| There is a problem at the control centre at Swanwick, Hampshire, which covers the South East of England. | There is a problem at the control centre at Swanwick, Hampshire, which covers the South East of England. |
| Belfast International Airport and the George Best Belfast City Airport have warned of delays for all flights using London airspace. | Belfast International Airport and the George Best Belfast City Airport have warned of delays for all flights using London airspace. |
| The City of Derry Airport reported that there had only been slight delays to flights to East Midlands and Bristol. | The City of Derry Airport reported that there had only been slight delays to flights to East Midlands and Bristol. |
| The International said six to eight flights to London could be affected and six flights to European destinations. | The International said six to eight flights to London could be affected and six flights to European destinations. |
| AIRPORT WEBLINKS Belfast International AirportGeorge Best Belfast City Airport class="" href="http://www.cityofderryairport.com/">City of Derry Airport class="" href="http://www.dublinairport.com/">Dublin International Airport | |
| The City Airport has also reported disruption and a spokeswoman for Dublin Airport said a number of London flights were affected by the incident. | |
| Laurence Elmore was among those caught up in the delays on a Jet2 flight to Murcia at Belfast International airport. | |
| He said that they had boarded at 1530 BST, but the airline was confident they would get them to their destination on Thursday evening. | |
| "They have explained there's a problem with the Swanwick radar and they are doing all in their power that they can," he said. | |
| "There is no discomfort or distress, at this point everyone is in good enough humour." | |
| Passengers have been advised to contact their airlines before travelling. | Passengers have been advised to contact their airlines before travelling. |
| Live flight information is available from the airports' websites. | Live flight information is available from the airports' websites. |