The Beeb sayeth;
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programme...ed/3010345.stm
Whilst official rhetoric suggests that technology and human resources will be able to to keep up with predicted increases in air traffic volumes, the controllers themselves paint a different picture.
"An air crash is more likely than you would think. The chances of an accident are increasing by the day." "There is no spare capacity within the system anymore. Delays build up very quickly." " Air space is becoming saturated and we get nervous in holding situations."
Controllers speaking confidentially painted a 'gloomy picture'
More and more overload reports are being filed. Morale has plummeted because it is now harder to take leave. Without exception, everyone now retires early.