Originally Posted by
Del Prado
Shortages in the approach function being blamed for delays and cancellations.
“The airport is putting restrictions on movements per hour, below its declared capacity, because of a shortage of
air traffic controllers in the approach control function.”
They went on to say that, while Gatwick typically handles around 52 “movements” in an hour - including departures and arrivals - at some points last week this number had been reduced to 22 an hour.“
- surely that flow rate is due to Runway works?
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel...box=1655213213
ATC staffing at Swanwick and Eurocontrol is one of the most common reasons for CTOTs since the middle of May.
Unlike airports and airlines, ANSPs haven't had mass redundancies. The traffic has increased dramatically but it's not at 2019 levels yet. The resources should have been available. It's poor planning and management by ANSPs