Busiest day of the year for UK air traffic control
Posted: 24 July 2015 | Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review
The 24th July is expected to be the busiest day of the year for UK air traffic control according to air navigation services provider NATS. With millions of holidaymakers expected to begin their summer getaway and many schools across England breaking up for the summer holidays, air traffic controllers across the UK are preparing to handle around […]
The 24th July is expected to be the busiest day of the year for UK air traffic control according to air navigation services provider NATS.
With millions of holidaymakers expected to begin their summer getaway and many schools across England breaking up for the summer holidays, air traffic controllers across the UK are preparing to handle around 8,000 flights on the 24 July 2015.
According to NATS, UK air traffic control preparations have been put in place to ensure flights to usual holiday destinations, including Spain, the Canaries and southern Europe, leave safely and with the minimum of delay.
In 2014, approximately 1000 extra flights were recorded during July reaching 230,000. NATS analyses airline schedules and airport capacity to make sure it has the resources to safely handle the expected demand.
Juliet Kennedy, Operations Director at NATS’ Swanwick Control Centre, Hampshire said: “We have been working incredibly closely with our airline and airport partners to make sure the whole system is prepared and ready to handle today’s influx of passengers and flights. We want to make sure everyone can get away for their well-earned break easily, efficiently and safely.”
Preparations in place for UK air traffic control as summer getaway begins
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