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Nats warned of potential computer glitch 'months ago'

National Air Traffic Services bosses were warned that plans to deal with any technical failures lacked "detail and clarity," four months before Friday's computer glitch caused widespread disruption to UK airports, according to the Independent on Sunday.

National Air Traffic Services (Nats) said their system was back to full operational capacity following the failure on Friday, but passengers were warned to check their flights in advance as the backlog clears.

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Air traffic control glitch 'not seen before'

Passangers stand in line waiting to check in at Heathrow airport, London, UK, 12 December 2014. Credit: Press Association Images

The National Air Traffic Services have said that the glitch that closed large parts of the airspace above the UK yesterday has "not been seen before."

The air traffic control company is continuing to investigate the cause of the computer error, a statement on their website said.

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