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A technical issue at Swanwick air traffic control centre is delaying flights at airports in UK and Ireland.A technical issue at Swanwick air traffic control centre is delaying flights at airports in UK and Ireland.
Stansted, Gatwick and Dublin airports have reported flight delays.Stansted, Gatwick and Dublin airports have reported flight delays.
Dublin Airport said on Twitter: "Technical issue with air traffic control in southern England is causing a delay to some flights to England & continental Europe this AM." Dublin Airport said on Twitter: "Technical issue with air traffic control in southern England is causing a delay to some flights to England & continental Europe this AM".
Stansted Airport said glitches at the Swanwick centre, in Hampshire, were to blame for the delays. The airline Ryanair has warned there will be "significant flight delays and possible cancellations".
Ryanair said it had been advised of an equipment failure within UK air traffic control.
Gatwick Airport asked passengers to check with their airline as "some flights may be delayed".Gatwick Airport asked passengers to check with their airline as "some flights may be delayed".
Stansted Airport said glitches at the Swanwick centre, in Hampshire, were to blame for the delays.
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