Originally Posted by
Mr A Tis
I'm hearing the airport had two brief closures last night, (Fri 28/29th April) causing extensive holding and at least three diverts out. Possible ATC staff shortages? can anyone confirm? Sounds like a case of cutting staff to the bone with no leeway in the system.
ATC staff shortage I believe who are of course employed by NATS and not the airport.
We don’t know the reason(s) behind the staff shortage, could be possible sickness for example and there was no time to get another member of staff at short notice.
I wouldn’t be happy as a passenger being diverted especially that time of the morning, however, these type of situations are sometimes unavoidable.