200 flights cancelled across the UK with mass delays experienced

The worst affected airports are Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham.

Leeds Bradford Airport is not affected but many people living in North Yorkshire and York use Manchester Airport.

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The air tracker found 352 flights to and from Heathrow were delayed out of its daily average of about 1,300.

Meanwhile, 281 Gatwick flights were delayed out of its 850 total operations average.

This was 249 out of 650 for Manchester, and 101 out of 300 for Birmingham.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she was aware of the issue impacting flights and that engineers were “fixing it as we speak”.

She said: I’m aware of a technical issue impacting flights at airports including Heathrow and Gatwick.

“Technicians have identified the issue and are fixing it as we speak.

“I know this will be frustrating for passengers and I’m sorry.

“Please check with your airline for latest advice.”

Have you been affected by this widespread issue and live in North Yorkshire? Contact kevin.glenton@newsquest.co.uk if so.